Manchester City want to sign Reijnders from Milan in time for Club World Cup – report

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Peter Young | Last updated May 16, 2025 10:28 AM ET

Friday’s reports claim that Manchester City want to sign Netherlands international Tijjani Reijnders from Milan in time for the beginning of the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off in mid-June.

Reports over the last few weeks indicate that a number of Europe’s biggest clubs are interested in striking a deal for Reijnders during the summer transfer window. Manchester City and Real Madrid specifically have been linked with a move for the Dutchman over the last few days.

Now, according to reports from Calciomercato.com, City are keen on wrapping up a deal with Milan by the beginning of June so that Reijnders is available in Guardiola’s squad in time for the Club World Cup in the United States.

How much Milan want from Man City or Real Madrid for Reijnders

A price tag in the region of €70m has been quoted by various outlets, while Calciomercato.com claims that City are prepared to offer €70m, while Milan will seek a total package in the region of €75m-€80m including bonuses.

Reijnders recently signed a new and improved contract extension with the Rossoneri in March, which runs until the summer of 2030. He had been earning around €1.7m per season in wages on his first Milan contract, which has reportedly risen to somewhere in the region of €3.5m plus bonuses.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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