Reijnders to Man City: Transfer News & Deal Confirmed
- Manchester City has reached an agreement with AC Milan to sign Netherlands international Tijjani Reijnders for £46.3 million (€55 million).
- The club is actively seeking to reinforce its squad ahead of the Club World Cup, tho officials emphasize they will not rush into transfers solely for the tournament.
- City's first Club World Cup match is scheduled for June 18 against Wydad Casablanca in Philadelphia.
Manchester City has officially secured the signing of Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan for a reported £46.3 million. the deal signals a major move for the Premier League champions as they aim to bolster their squad. Reijnders, known for his midfield prowess, is set to sign a five-year contract, boosting City’s prospects. The club is also aggressively pursuing Rayan Cherki and Rayan Ait Nouri to further strengthen their team ahead of the Club World Cup. Stay informed with News Directory 3 for all the latest football transfer news and updates.Discover what’s next for the club.
Manchester City Agrees Reijnders Deal, Pursues Cherki and Ait Nouri
Updated June 04, 2025
Manchester City has reached an agreement with AC Milan to sign Netherlands international Tijjani Reijnders for £46.3 million (€55 million). Reijnders, a midfielder known for his goals and assists in Serie A, is expected to sign a five-year contract at Etihad Stadium.
The club is actively seeking to reinforce its squad ahead of the Club World Cup, tho officials emphasize they will not rush into transfers solely for the tournament. The early registration window closes June 10,but teams can also add players between June 27 and July 3.
City’s first Club World Cup match is scheduled for June 18 against Wydad Casablanca in Philadelphia.
Tijjani Reijnders’ role at AC Milan
In addition to Reijnders, Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki and Wolves left-back Rayan Ait Nouri are also key targets for the club. ait Nouri, who has two years remaining on his Wolves contract, is valued at a minimum of £50 million. Cherki tallied 12 goals and 20 assists for Lyon this past season.
Manchester City is especially focused on strengthening its full-back and No. 10 positions during this summer transfer window to improve their football transfer strategy and team rebuild.
Rayan Ait Nouri is one of City’s targets
“This year is another year where I think when I look back,last summer,we probably should have been more aggressive in some of the changes we needed to do,” said Man City chairman kaldoon Al-Mubarak.
Al-Mubarak acknowledged the club’s disappointing 2024/25 season, noting that lessons have been learned. He stated that the club should have been more proactive in the transfer market last summer and that the rebuild started in January.
What’s next
With the summer transfer window now open, Manchester City aims to finalize these deals to strengthen their squad for upcoming competitions, including the Club World Cup. The club’s activity in the transfer market will be closely watched.