Manchester City don confirm the signing of AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders for an initial fee of £46.5m. The Netherlands international don sign a five-year contract with the Premier League champions. This move dey mark Pep Guardiola's fourth summer signing, joining Rayan Ait-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli, and Rayan Cherki.
Reijnders' Reaction to Joining Man City
Reijnders, wey be 26 years old, express excitement say he dey sign for Manchester City. He talk say, “I am ecstatic to be signing for Manchester City. City are one of the biggest teams in the world, with the best coach, world-class players and outstanding facilities. Under Pep Guardiola, City have won so many titles and I want to help keep that going with a lot more success in the coming years.”
Impact on Man City's Squad
With Kevin de Bruyne wey leave the club, Reijnders go strengthen the centre of the pitch for Guardiola as dem dey look to improve on their third-placed Premier League finish last season. He score 15 goals in 54 matches across all competitions for Milan last term and dem name am Serie A's midfielder of the season.
Reijnders Sends Message to Milan Fans
Even though he don join Manchester City, Reijnders send message to Milan fans say he go forever be a Milan fan. He talk say, “Playing at San Siro was a dream. From now on, I’ll bring Milan in my heart, and I’ll forever be a Rossonero.”
What This Means for Ghana Football Fans
Ghanaian football fans go dey eager to watch Reijnders play for Manchester City. His arrival dey boost Man City's squad for the Club World Cup, wey be competition wey dey get plenty attention for Ghana. Reijnders' performance go dey watched closely by football enthusiasts for Ghana, wey dey admire quality football and players wey dey play for top European clubs.
The transfer dey highlight the growing trend of top players moving to the Premier League, wey dey increase the league's popularity for Ghana. As Reijnders settle for Manchester City, e go be interesting to see how he go impact the team and whether he go live up to expectations.