Manchester City Complete €55M Signing of Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan on Five-Year Deal

Manchester City has officially signed Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan on a five-year contract, with the transfer valued at approximately €55 million (£46.3 million) .

The 26-year-old, who was named Serie A’s Midfielder of the Year for the 2024–25 season, scored 15 goals and registered five assists in 54 appearances, showcasing technical skill, work rate and goal threat .

Reijnders joins Manchester City's summer rebuild, reinforcing a midfield reshaped by departures and injuries. His arrival follows those of Rayan Aït-Nouri, Rayan Cherki and Marcus Bettinelli, pushing City’s off-season spending to over £115 million . The transfer took place before the Premier League’s Club World Cup window closed, making him eligible to participate in the tournament, which begins June 18 .

Upon signing, Reijnders expressed his excitement, calling the move a “dream come true” and praising City’s elite coaching, world-class teammates and facilities under Pep Guardiola . He referenced the legacy of Dutch players in the Premier League and stated his ambition to help continue City’s trophy-winning ways .

Director of Football Hugo Viana highlighted Reijnders’ high-level experience at both club and international stages, noting that he brings added energy, composure and creativity to the midfield . Known as a versatile midfielder capable of functioning in box-to-box roles and probing forward into the final third, he is viewed as a natural fit in Pep's adaptable tactical system .

After a trophyless 2024–25 season, City is reshaping its squad with targeted additions like Reijnders to boost competition and performance across competitions. His transfer, fitting under £50 million, is considered a shrewd investment for long-term midfield succession, especially with Kevin De Bruyne’s departure and the ageing of Ilkay Gundogan and Mateo Kovacic .