Manchester City appear to be utilizing the ongoing summer transfer window to the fullest, with several notable transfers already sealed.
One such name on Man City’s list of new signees is Tijjani Reijnders. The 26-year-old has joined Pep Guardiola’s squad from AC Milan on a five-year deal reportedly worth £46.5 million.
Reijnders is also a part of Man City’s squad that is making the trip to the United States for the upcoming Club World Cup, starting June 14.
Former Man City star and now pundit Micah Richards has hailed Reijnders, claiming that his addition to the squad will ensure Guardiola’s side wins the upcoming competition.
What did Micah Richards say about Man City’s new signee Tijjani Reijnders?
Man City are sorted in Group A, along with Moroccan side Wydad AC, Arab club Al Ain, and Serie A giants Juventus in the Club World Cup.
While speaking on the podcast, the Rest Is Football, Richards expressed (comments via Manchester City News) confidence in Reijnders and Man City and said,
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“Oh, lovely, they’ll top the group. They’re winning this whole thing, I’m telling you now. Rodri is back. Reijnders, Reijnders is coming. Wonderful, talented midfielder.”
Reijnders has netted 15 goals and provided five assists in 54 appearances for AC Milan in the 2024-25 campaign.
Man City are pitted against Wydad AC in their first match of the 2025 Club World Cup on June 18 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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