Esteemed Kompany
·16. August 2025
A Manchester City midfielder is excited by the challenge of playing in the Premier League

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·16. August 2025
Today, Tijjani Reijnders should make his Premier League debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. Across the FIFA Club World Cup and City’s 3-nil friendly win over Palermo last weekend, the Dutch international has impressed. He looks set to become a crucial player for Manchester City this season. Speaking ahead of today’s match, Reijnders has spoken of his excitement about playing in the Premier League. With his proven quality and pedigree, Reijnders should adapt quickly to life in England. He will likely get his first taste of the Premier League at Molineux today.
In an interview published on mancity.com, Tijjani Reijnders spoke of his excitement about playing in the Premier League. The Dutch international explained that he is looking forward to the challenge playing in England’s top flight will provide. Reijnders explained: “Everyone always talks about the Premier League. To now play in it, it’s an unbelievable feeling. I’m really looking forward to the pace of the game and the quality of the players. I’m really excited – I can’t wait. I played against West Ham in the past, and I really felt the physicality of an English team.”
Tijjani Reijnders arrived at Manchester City from AC Milan before the FIFA Club World Cup. He arrived at City after being named the Serie A midfielder of the season during the 24/25 season. Reijnders’ credentials as a player are well established. His time at AC Milan saw him grow as a player. He is now set to become a key player in Pep Guardiola’s side. If he can adapt to life in the Premier League in a timely fashion that process will be complete quicker than expected.
Tijjani Reijnders added that he knows what it expected at Manchester City. That is to challenge for silverware. He told mancity.com: “For me, it’s now about winning trophies with this club. Playing in the Premier League and Champions League and going for trophies every year – it attracts me the most. I can’t wait – I’m really looking forward to the new season.”
To aid in their quest to regain the Premier League title, Manchester City will need their new signings like Tijjani Reijnders to quickly adapt to life in the Premier League. There is no reason that Reijnders won’t do just that. He is a proven performer in the prime of his career. That should set him up for a successful career in the Premier League.