Man City announces 70 million euro 'blockbuster'

The Etihad Stadium team completed the recruitment of midfielder Tijjani Reijnders in this summer transfer window.

Reijnders is the next new signing to join Man City.

The deal cost Manchester City a transfer fee of up to 70 million euros. The Dutch international will play at the Etihad Stadium on a 5-year contract.

Reijnders is City's fourth signing of the summer, following Rayan Ait-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli and Rayan Cherki. He has been signed in time to be involved in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the United States and could make his debut against Wydad FC on June 18.

Speaking after joining Man City, Reijnders expressed his joy: "I am very excited to sign for Man City. This is one of the biggest clubs in the world , with an excellent coach, world-class players and great facilities."

At 26, Reijnders is one of the best central midfielders in Serie A in the 2024/25 season. After 37 domestic appearances, the Dutch international has scored 10 goals and contributed 4 assists.

Reijnders has also scored three more goals in the Champions League, his passing ability and physical strength were something City lacked in midfield last season.

Reijnders is the brother of Eliano Reijnders, who became an Indonesian citizen last year. Both have Indonesian blood through their mother.

Under Pep Guardiola, Man City have won many trophies and Reijnders wants to do his part to maintain this success in the coming years.

Reijnders has 22 caps for the Netherlands. In the early morning of June 11, this midfielder did not play in the 8-0 victory over Malta.

Marmoush's masterpiece helps Man City get closer to a ticket to the Champions League. In the early morning of May 21, Man City defeated Bournemouth 3-1 at home, thereby touching a ticket to the Champions League next season.

Source: https://znews.vn/man-city-cong-bo-bom-tan-70-trieu-euro-post1559981.html