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Tijjani Reijnders Joins Manchester City, Inspired by kevin De Bruyne
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Boca Raton, Florida – Tijjani Reijnders, the Netherlands international, has officially joined Manchester City in a high-profile transfer worth £46.5 million ($63.07m). The move coincides with kevin De Bruyne’s departure to Napoli after a decade with the club. Despite admiring De Bruyne, Reijnders insists he’s not aiming to directly replace the Belgian star but forge his own path at the Etihad Stadium.
Reijnders Aims to Carve His Own Path at Manchester City
Reijnders,speaking from City’s Club World cup training base in Florida,acknowledged De Bruyne’s influence,stating he has modeled aspects of his game on the City legend,as well as Barcelona icon Andres Iniesta. Though, the 26-year-old Serie A’s best midfielder, emphasized his commitment to developing his unique style under Pep Guardiola.
Did You Know? Kevin De Bruyne was twice named the Premier League’s best player during his tenure under Pep Guardiola.
“I’m not here to replace him [De Bruyne],” Reijnders stated. “I have to play my own game. But I take things from different players and what they can do really well and try to adapt that. With Kevin De Bruyne, [it was] how he was scanning the pitch, the passes he gave.”
New Faces at the Etihad: Aït-Nouri Arrives
Adding to the influx of talent, left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri has also joined Manchester City, arriving from Wolves. The 24-year-old could potentially debut in the Club World Cup against Wydad AC in Philadelphia.Aït-Nouri described the move as “a big step” in his career,aiming to contribute his best after five years in the Premier League.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye on how guardiola integrates these new players into his tactical system; his ability to maximize player potential is world-renowned.
