‘Sensational’ Reijnders impresses on debut after leaving Milan for Manchester City | OneFootball

Tijjani Reijnders joined Premier League giants Manchester City from Milan this summer and the former Rossoneri midfielder has made an instant impact at his new club.

In City’s opening Premier League fixture against Wolves on Saturday, Pep Guardiola’s side emerged 4-0 victors and the Dutch midfielder scored one goal and added an assist.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 18: Tijani Reijnders of Manchester City looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Manchester City FC and Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 18, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Guardiola described the Dutchman, via BBC, as “a top signing for the coming years for City” and called him “a lovely guy, who has made an impact from day one.”

Premier League legend Alan Shearer told the BBC’s Match of the Day programme that the midfielder was “sensational.”

After impressing for Milan, Reijnders earned move to Europe’s elite

Reijnders joined Manchester City this summer for a reported figure of €75 million, including add-ons, and the former Milan man has already started to repay his large fee.

After spending two years with Milan, in which the Dutchman really rose to prominence in his final season, Reijnders was named the 2024-25 ‘Best Midfielder’ in Serie A – after scoring 15 goals for the Rossoneri in all competitions.