Tijjani Reijnders to Undergo Medical with Manchester City Ahead of Big-Money Move

Tijjani Reijnders is set for a big step in his career. He will have medical tests at Manchester City this Sunday as he gets ready to transfer from AC Milan. The Dutch midfielder is close to being City’s first summer signing in a deal worth £46.3 million.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester City have a verbal agreement with AC Milan for Tijjani Reijnders. The 26-year-old midfielder was named Serie A midfielder of the year last season. He will undergo medical tests in Manchester this weekend. Reijnders moves to City after two good years at Milan, scoring 15 goals. He recently extended his contract with Milan until 2030. Personal terms are agreed, and only formalities remain before the move is official. City acted quickly after Kevin De Bruyne’s departure, especially with uncertainty around key midfielders like Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva.

WHY THIS TRANSFER MATTERS

Manchester City are rebuilding after a disappointing 2024/25 season. They finished 13 points behind champions Liverpool and did not advance beyond the Champions League round of 16. The team made big changes in January but Pep Guardiola still saw central midfield as weak. Reijnders is creative and versatile and could help fill the gap left by De Bruyne. Meanwhile, AC Milan lose a standout midfielder just after he extended his contract and following a season where he was a fan favorite.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CITY AND REIJNDERS?

Reijnders is expected to sign a five-year deal and will be key to City’s new midfield. City’s next match is in pre-season as they prepare for the FIFA Club World Cup, where they aim to make a global impact. This transfer, and possible more signings, shows Manchester City’s clear intent to recover after last season’s struggles and to challenge Liverpool at the top. Milan need to find a replacement for Reijnders, leaving a gap in their squad for the coming Serie A campaign.