In a significant move, Manchester City has reached an agreement with AC Milan for Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, finalizing a transfer valued at €55 million (approximately £46.3 million).
The 26-year-old player is set to join City on a five-year contract after successfully negotiating personal terms.
This agreement is contingent upon a medical examination and includes potential additional payments based on performance-related clauses.
Manchester City aims to finalize the transfer in time for the upcoming Club World Cup, which is scheduled to begin on June 14, 2025.
Reijnders’ addition is particularly timely, as City faces challenges in midfield due to the injury of Mateo Kovacic, who is sidelined following Achilles surgery and will miss the 32-team event taking place in the USA.
Moreover, star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is also anticipated to be absent from the tournament, with rumors circulating about a possible transfer to Serie A champions Napoli.