Summary
Manchester City has reached an agreement with AC Milan to sign Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders for 55 million euros (around £46.3 million). Reijnders, who is 26 years old, will sign a five-year contract with Manchester City, pending a medical examination. The transfer aims to strengthen City's midfield ahead of the upcoming Club World Cup.
Key Facts
- Manchester City agreed to a €55 million deal with AC Milan for Tijjani Reijnders.
- Reijnders will have a five-year contract at Manchester City.
- The deal includes extra payments if certain conditions are fulfilled.
- The signing is in response to injuries to players like Mateo Kovacic and possibly Kevin de Bruyne not participating in the Club World Cup.
- Reijnders was named Serie A's midfielder of the season while playing for AC Milan.
- Last season, Reijnders scored 15 goals in 54 games for Milan.
- He is considered a versatile midfielder who can play both deep and advanced positions.
- Reijnders started his professional career with PEC Zwolle and also played for AZ Alkmaar.
