Manchester City seal sensational Tijjani Reijnders swap deal ahead of Club World Cup 

Manchester City seal sensational Tijjani Reijnders swap deal ahead of Club World Cup 

 

Manchester City are on the verge of securing a blockbuster transfer for AC Milan’s star midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, with the deal nearing completion in time for the FIFA Club World Cup in mid-June.

 

The Premier League giants have moved swiftly to bolster Pep Guardiola’s squad, and the Dutch international is set to become a key part of their midfield rebuild.

 

Negotiations between City and Milan have reached an advanced stage, with reports indicating a transfer fee of around €70 million, including bonuses, has been agreed.

 

Personal terms with the 26-year-old, who has 22 caps for the Netherlands, are already finalised, with Reijnders reportedly eager to work under Guardiola.

 

His versatility, composure, and goal-scoring ability—evidenced by 19 goals in 104 games for Milan—make him an ideal fit for City’s dynamic system.

 

The move comes as City aim to recover from a trophyless 2024/25 season, their first without silverware since 2016/17.

 

With Kevin De Bruyne’s departure to Napoli and uncertainties surrounding Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva, Reijnders is seen as a vital addition to inject energy and creativity into the midfield.

 

Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has stressed the need for an aggressive transfer strategy, and this signing signals City’s intent to reclaim their dominance.

 

 

Milan, missing out on European football next season, are set to cash in on their star, who was named Serie A’s midfielder of the year after a stellar campaign.

 

The funds will aid new manager Massimiliano Allegri’s plans to rebuild with an Italian core.

 

Meanwhile, City are pushing to finalise the deal before their Club World Cup opener against Wydad AC on June 18, ensuring Reijnders can join the squad in the United States.

 

This high-profile transfer marks the start of an exciting new era for Manchester City, with Reijnders poised to shine under Guardiola’s guidance.

 

 

 

Manchester City are preparing to hand Rodri a bumper new contract worth £300,000 per week, locking the Spanish midfielder in until 2029, according to The Mirror.

 

The deal would mark a £100,000 weekly pay rise from his current £200k salary and elevate the 28-year-old to joint second among City’s top earners—level with Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva, as per Capology.

 

Rodri is expected to accept the offer without resistance, a move that signals City’s intent to keep hold of their midfield anchor amid interest from long-time suitors Real Madrid.

 

 

 

The timing is strategic. Kevin De Bruyne is set to leave as a free agent with his £400,000-per-week deal running out, cutting £19.2 million from City’s annual wage bill. Only Erling Haaland, on £525,000 a week, would earn more than Rodri under the new structure.

 

Rodri’s influence has been immense since joining from Atlético Madrid in 2019. With 26 goals, 31 assists, and 11 major trophies, including the Champions League and four Premier League titles, he’s been central to Pep Guardiola’s dynasty.

 

City’s medical staff were reportedly stunned by his rapid recovery from an ACL injury that sidelined him during a critical stretch last season. That absence coincided with City’s late title collapse, highlighting Rodri’s importance in midfield.

 

The deal also comes as City prepare for a summer rebuild. With Grealish and Silva potentially on the move, the club is close to securing AC Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders and remains in talks over Lyon’s Rayan Cherki.

 

If Rodri regains even a fraction of his best form, City will once again be stron

g contenders across all fronts next season.