Tijjani Reijnders has undergone his medical ahead of becoming a Manchester City player.
Reijnders’ plan was to travel to Manchester on Sunday despite being away on international duty with the Netherlands.
Soon, Manchester City will officially announce the 26-year-old as one of their brand-new additions ahead of the summer.
Reijnders is excited about joining Manchester City and for Pep Guardiola, the Dutchman’s eagerness to put on a sky blue shirt will be a key factor behind why he must be looking forward to coaching him as well.
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Tijjani Reijnders says he can’t wait to play at the Club World Cup with Man City
Tijjani Reijnders’ performances for both club and country over the years reflect how special a player he is.
But Manchester City value signing top characters and the 26-year-old certainly seems like one.
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Reijnders has revealed that he left the Dutch camp to undergo his medical at Manchester City for two key reasons.
To complete a deal to City and play at the FIFA Club World Cup
To get to know his new teammates as quickly as possible
Reijnders, who Manchester City could sign for £46 million said via Gazetta dello Sport: “I couldn’t wait any longer.”
“The intention is to participate in the Club World Cup with City. I’m excited about it. This way I can get to know my new teammates straight away. I’ll return to Zeist on Sunday evening. Then I’ll prepare for Tuesday’s match against Malta.”
David Ornstein revealed what “everybody” tells him about Tijjani Reijnders
Pep Guardiola admires Reijnders and judging by his latest comments, the Manchester City boss can sleep well knowing he can rely on him to give it his all during the Club World Cup.
The AC Milan midfielder is up for the challenge of competing in the United States, despite making 54 appearances for the Italian giants last season.
David Ornstein revealed Reijnders’ reputation is one where “everybody” he speaks to raves about his qualities and believe the silky technician deserves to be playing Champions League football.
Ornstein disclosed: “But everybody I speak to who knows him far better than me knows that it was time for him to go, despite signing a new contract not long ago because he’s a Champions League-level player and they’re not in the Champions League and they could do with the finances.”
“That looks like a shrewd addition.”