‘I’ve always been fascinated by Kevin De Bruyne’ – new Man City signing Tijjani Reijnders | OneFootball

Manchester City confirmed the signing of AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders (26) earlier today in a deal worth €55m euros as the English club’s fourth signing of the summer alongside Rayan Aït-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli, and Olympique Lyonnais ace Rayan Cherki. In an interview with France Football, City’s new Dutch midfielder named Kevin De Bruyne as one of his inspirational role models – the Belgian is set to move to Napoli this summer. “My favourite position? Number 8, obviously,” said the Dutchman in an interview conducted just before his move to City.“I was greatly inspired by Andrés Iniesta, whom I watched a lot when I was little. Later, I became fascinated by Kevin De Bruyne, particularly his ability to constantly look around him to find openings that no one else sees.”“It’s become an essential part of my game. It’s normal for me to spend the match watching what’s going on around me so I can be in the right place at the right time and create opportunities. Even though it takes work, it’s also instinctive.”“The main area where I need to improve is in one-on-one situations. I’d like to win more balls, even though that’s not really my role.”Reijnders has been signed for the Citizens in time to be eligible for the FIFA Club World Cup which is set to kick-off next week for City with a test against Morocco’s Wydad FC.GFFN | George Boxall