Tijjani Reijnders is set to join Manchester City in what is shaping up to be a statement summer transfer window for Pep Guardiola and Co.
Reijnders revealed he spoke to Nathan Ake about signing for City while confirming that a move could become official soon.
On Sunday, Reijnders could undergo a medical at Manchester City as they look set to secure the Dutchman’s services just in time for the Club World Cup.
The 26-year-old is one of the best midfielders in Europe and under Pep Guardiola, the former AZ Alkmaar technician could take his game to the next level.
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Tijjani Reijnders will also have the opportunity to show his class in the most-watched league in the world and if he impresses, the Dutch international’s stock would skyrocket.
Reijnders is excited to join Manchester City and he could very well become a vital cog in their midfield for years to come.
Speaking to The Athletic FC, journalist David Ornstein revealed that “everybody” tells him that it was time for Reijnders to leave AC Milan and play Champions League football as he belongs at the highest level: “But everybody I speak to who knows him far better than me knows that it was time for him to go, despite signing a new contract not long ago because he’s a Champions League-level player and they’re not in the Champions League and they could do with the finances.”
“That looks like a shrewd addition.”
Milos Kerkez revealed how good Tijjani Reijnders is
For Manchester City, what is most important is that Pep Guardiola rates Reijnders highly.
Furthermore, Hugo Viana admires Reijnders as well, which shows that the manager and the sporting director are on the same page about him.
AFC Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez played alongside the midfield maestro at AZ Alkmaar.
The pair played 56 games in tandem, winning 36, losing 14 and drawing six.
| MILOS KERKEZ’S RECORD WITH TIJJANI REIJNDERS AT AZ ALKMAAR | |
| APPEARANCES TOGETHER | 56 |
| WINS | 36 |
| LOSSES | 14 |
| DRAWS | 5 |
| JOINT-GOAL PARTICIPATION | 2 |
Kerkez called Reijnders an “unbelievable player”, as it looks like Manchester City could be making one hell of a signing.
The Hungarian said: “Reijnders? Tijjani is still a great friend of mine, unbelievable player and I miss him because we understood each other very well.”
“I’m following some games and I’m really happy for him.”
