Tijjani Reijnders has completed a high-profile transfer from AC Milan to Manchester City, joining the Premier League club on a five-year contract worth up to 75 million eur including add-ons, according to reports from international sports outlets. The 26-year-old Dutch midfielder finalized the move to England following a standout period in Italy, where he established himself as a core component of the Rossoneri squad after arriving from AZ Alkmaar in the summer of 2023.
Financial Terms and Contract Structure
Manchester City secured the Netherlands international’s signature on a long-term agreement running for five seasons. According to football transfer reporting, the initial fee and associated performance bonuses could push the total package to 75 million eur. Reijnders is set to earn a reported 8 million eur per season under his new deal at the Etihad Stadium. The transaction makes him one of the prominent acquisitions for the English side as manager Pep Guardiola reshapes his squad following the previous campaign.
“I’m thrilled to have signed for Manchester City,” Reijnders stated following the official announcement of his transfer. “City are one of the biggest teams in the world with the best manager. They have won so many titles under Pep Guardiola, and I want to continue that and achieve much greater success in the coming years.”
Milan Career and Rise to Prominence
Reijnders departs Serie A after making 104 competitive appearances for AC Milan, during which he contributed 19 goals and nine assists. His performances in the Italian top-flight quickly justified the initial 20.5 million eur investment Milan made to bring him from Alkmaar in 2023. Prior to his departure, the midfielder had signed a contract extension in March running until 2030, underscoring his value to the Milan setup. During his time in Italy, he helped the club lift the Supercoppa Italiana and reached the Coppa Italia final, where Milan fell short against Bologna.
International Pedigree and Squad Integration
Beyond his club exploits, the Zwolle-born midfielder has become an established fixture in the Netherlands national team setup. Reijnders featured heavily in the Dutch run to the semifinals of UEFA Euro 2024, accumulating 23 caps and four goals for his country. At Manchester City, he joins a summer recruitment class that includes Rayan Cherki from Lyon, left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers, and backup goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea.
What Comes Next
Manchester City will integrate Reijnders into pre-season preparations and upcoming domestic fixtures as the squad targets a return to peak form in both the Premier League and European competition.
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