Reijnders sends message to Milan after Man City transfer | OneFootball

Tijjani Reijnders has just joined Manchester City, but says he’ll forever be a Milan fan: ‘Playing at San Siro was a dream.’

The Dutch midfielder joined Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on a permanent transfer from Milan.

Reijnders’ message to Milan after Man City transfer

The two clubs and the players confirmed the move on Wednesday.

One day after the official announcement, Reijnders reached out to his ex-club and fans through social media.

“Playing at San Siro was a dream. From now on, I’ll bring Milan in my heart, and I’ll forever be a Rossonero,” the Netherlands international wrote on Instagram and X, formerly Twitter.

Reijnders joined Milan from AZ Alkmaar for €20.5m in 2023.

Reijnders’ impressive Milan performances in 2024-25

VERONA, ITALY – DECEMBER 20: Tijjani Reijnders of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Verona and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on December 20, 2024 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

He was the second-best Rossoneri scorer in 2024-25 with 15 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions.

Reijnders was also named the Best Serie A midfielder this past season, but it was still not enough to help the Rossoneri secure a European spot.

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 23: Tijjani Reijnders of AC Milan runs with the ball under pressure from Mehdi Taremi of FC Internazionale during the coppa Italia Semi Final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Reijnders will be available for Manchester City in the Club World Cup, where the Premier League giants will face Juventus in the group phase.

Reijnders has signed a contract until 2030 at the Etihad Stadium.