Man City officially sign Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders for £46.3m

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan for a reported fee of £46.3 million ($62.4 million), making him eligible for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

The 26-year-old, who becomes City’s fourth signing in just three days, expressed his delight at joining Pep Guardiola’s squad, saying he was “ecstatic” about the move.

Reijnders’ transfer follows a flurry of activity at the Etihad. On Tuesday, the club announced the arrival of French midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon and goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea.

Left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri had already completed his move from Wolves on Monday.

After scoring 15 goals for AC Milan in the 2024/25 season, Reijnders is expected to strengthen City’s midfield following the exit of veteran playmaker Kevin De Bruyne.

“I am ecstatic to be signing for Manchester City,” said Reijnders, who has penned a five-year deal.

“City are one of the biggest teams in the world, with the best coach, world-class players and outstanding facilities.”

After four consecutive Premier League titles, City finished a distant third last season and bowed out of the Champions League early.

City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak admitted the club “probably should have been more aggressive” in the transfer market ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

The club’s latest transfer activity continues an overhaul of the squad that began with the January signings of Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.

City’s director of football Hugo Viana said: “We are very happy that Tijjani has joined us and we’re excited for him to join Pep’s squad.

“He arrives here with extensive top-level experience in Europe, both at club level as well as on the international stage with the Netherlands.

“Tijjani adds extra energy, composure and creativity to our midfield and working with Pep and our coaches will only see him go from strength to strength.”

Guardiola’s men will travel to the expanded 32-team Club World Cup as defending champions after winning the competition under its previous guise in Saudi Arabia two years ago.

They open their campaign against Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca in Philadelphia on June 18.