Tijjani Reijnders has turn into Manchester Metropolis’s newest acquisition of a busy window, after signing from AC Milan for an preliminary reported price of £46.5m.
The Netherlands midfielder has put pen to paper on a five-year deal on the Etihad Stadium, and is eligible to play on this month’s Membership World Cup.
Reijnders is Metropolis’s fourth signing of the week, with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki and Marcus Bettinelli additionally becoming a member of the membership.
The 26-year-old was named Serie A’s midfielder of the season after scoring 10 objectives for Milan final time period, with solely team-mate Christian Pulisic (11) and Napoli’s Scott McTominay (12) netting extra amongst gamers in his place.
“I’m ecstatic to be signing for Manchester Metropolis,” he informed the membership’s web site. “Metropolis are one of many greatest groups on this planet, with the most effective coach, world-class gamers and excellent services.
“Underneath Pep Guardiola, Metropolis have gained so many titles, and I need to assist preserve that going with much more success within the coming years.
“Additionally it is a dream come true to play within the Premier League. This league has seen most of the finest Dutch gamers carry out by means of the years, and it’s an inspiration to observe of their footsteps.”
— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) June 11, 2025
Reijnders, who may make his debut in Metropolis’s Membership World Cup opener towards Wydad subsequent week, scored 19 objectives in 104 appearances throughout his two-year spell with Milan.
The midfielder has additionally earned 23 caps for the Netherlands and was a part of the aspect that reached the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
“We’re very completely happy that Tijjani has joined us, and we’re excited for him to affix Pep’s squad,” added Hugo Viana, Metropolis’s Director of Soccer.
“He arrives right here with in depth top-level expertise in Europe – each at membership stage, in addition to on the worldwide stage with the Netherlands.
“Tijjani provides further vitality, composure and creativity to our midfield, and dealing with Pep and our coaches will solely see him go from power to power.”
