Manchester City have completed the signing of Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan on a five-year deal, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The transfer is reportedly worth £46.3 million ($62.4 million).
The 26-year-old becomes City’s fourth acquisition this week, following deals for Rayan Cherki from Lyon, goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea, and left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolves.
Reijnders, who joined Milan from AZ Alkmaar in 2023, had a standout 2024/25 season in Serie A, scoring 15 goals and establishing himself as a key figure in the Italian side’s midfield. His arrival comes as a reinforcement to Pep Guardiola’s squad following the departure of veteran playmaker Kevin De Bruyne.
“I am ecstatic to be signing for Manchester City,” Reijnders said. “City are one of the biggest teams in the world, with the best coach, world-class players, and outstanding facilities.”
City’s director of football Hugo Viana praised the Netherlands international, saying: “He arrives here with extensive top-level experience in Europe, both at club level and on the international stage. 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.”
Reijnders is expected to join up with the squad ahead of their pre-season tour as Guardiola prepares for another title-challenging campaign.
