TIJANI REIJNDERS NEWS

Signs with Manchester City Reijnders has signed a contract with Manchester City until 2030, joining from AC Milan, his new club announced.

Impact Reijnders has joined Manchester City following a strong season with AC Milan. He made 47 appearances across all competitions, scoring 13 goals and providing four assists. The Dutch midfielder was also a regular in the midfield for the Netherlands during the past year and his future association with Rodri will be interesting to watch for the Citizens.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pedestrian in Roma contest Reijnders drew one foul and recorded two shots (zero on goal) and two tackles (zero won) in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Roma.

Impact Reijnders was invisible in the final third as Milan had to defend a lot with his team down to ten men and with the more aggressive Ruben Loftus-Cheek starting over Youssouf Fofana in the midfield. He has assisted once and tallied nine shots (zero on target), three key passes and two corners in the last five fixtures.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Collects point in Venezia game Reijnders assisted once to go with one interception, two clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Venezia.

Impact Reijnders had a muted display for his standards but salvaged his day with a clever long ball for Santiago Gimenez while Venezia were going all-out to equalize, recording his fourth assist of the season. He failed to take a shot for the first time in six matches. He has tallied 16 (four on target) during such a run, adding five key passes, three crosses and five tackles (two won), scoring twice.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five shots in away loss Reijnders recorded five shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Reijnders attempted five shots but was unable to put any on target. This was his second match taking five or more shots this season, and he has attempted 16 shots in his last five matches, but has only put four on target.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in Udinese game Reijnders drew one foul and scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target) and one interception in Friday's 4-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Reijnders could have hit the net mere seconds into the game due to a defensive mishap, but Maduka Okoye denied his surefire attempt with his feet. He was active throughout the match and rounded out the result with a late tap-in, reaching the double-digit threshold in scoring in Serie A. He has found the target twice in the last five fixtures, adding one assist, 11 shots (four on target), four key passes and three crosses (zero accurate).

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly quiet versus Fiorentina Reijnders (illness) had one shot (one on goal), two tackles (one won), two interceptions and one block in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Reijnders avoided missing time and logged heavy minutes despite not being 100 percent but had a muted performance relative to his standards. He has scored and assisted once, in the same match, and logged 10 shots (three on target), five key passes and five tackels (two won) in the last five bouts.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Reijnders (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Reijnders is with the team Saturday after he was spotted in training, with the midfielder seeing the starting XI immediately. He should remain in the starting XI moving forward, as he has yet to miss a start since Oct. 29.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in training Reijnders (illness) was able to practice in some fashion Saturday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Reijnders was sent home due to an illness on the eve of the game, but he has improved overnight and will at least be an option unless he suddenly feels worse before the game. Yunus Musah or Warren Bondo would start if he didn't. He has found the target twice in the last six rounds, recording one assist, 15 shots (four on target), nine chances created and nine crosses (three accurate).

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Fiorentina match Reijnders didn't practice Friday due to a stomach bug, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Reijnders will be assessed on game day to see whether he could still be available. Two among Youssouf Fofana, Yunus Musah and Warren Bondo would make the XI if he missed out.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Logs goal and assist Reijnders scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Como.

Impact For the first and potentially only time this season, Reijnders directly scored and assisted goals in a single game. He has nine goals and three assists in the 2024-25 Serie A. Compared to the Italian league's previous season, Reijnders has significantly improved, having tripled his goal tally and tied his assist tally with at least two months' worth of games to go.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances versus Lecce Reijnders recorded one cross (zero accurate), one interception, two clearances and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Lecce.

Impact Reijnders had more liberty than in some of the recent games given the configuration of the midfield but didn't really exploit it and only put together a pedestrian stat line. He has cooled down after a few hot months, scoring just once in the last eight matches. He has notched 10 shots (three on target), eight chances created, eight crosses (four accurate) and three corners in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances versus Lecce Reijnders recorded one cross (zero accurate), one interception, two clearances and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Lecce.

Impact Reijnders had more liberty than in some of the recent games given the configuration of the midfield but didn't really exploit it and only put together a pedestrian stat line. He has cooled down after a few hot months, scoring just once in the last eight matches. He has notched 10 shots (three on target), eight chances created, eight crosses (four accurate) and three corners in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Signs through 2030 Reijnders signed an extension with Milan through 2030, the club announced.

Impact Reijnders put pen to paper on a long-term extension that will keep him in Milan until 2030. The midfielder has quickly established himself as a crucial piece in the center of the park and was rewarded with a long-term deal less than two years after making the switch from AZ.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Bologna tilt Reijnders recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), two interceptions and two corners in Thursday's 2-1 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Reijnders contributed across the board but wasn't as impactful as usual in the final third. He has scored once and logged 12 shots (four on target), seven chances created, eight crosses (four accurate) and four tackles (two won) in the last five fixtures.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer before loss Reijnders scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Torino.

Impact Reijnders looked to have salvaged a point for Milan after finding the back of the net in the 74th minute but was quickly cut down after a Torino goal just minutes later. This marks the midfielder's eighth goal in league play this season, with his last coming Feb. 2. He now has double-digit goal contributions on the season in 24 appearances.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Muted in Verona game Reijnders had two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), one interception and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Reijnders uncorked a solid effort from distance in the first half, forcing Lorenzo Montipo into a difficult save, but didn't do a whole lot in the final third afterward. He might play consistently as a holding midfielder after the arrival of Joao Felix. He has hit the net once and tallied 10 shots (five on target), seven chances created, four crosses (zero accurate) and eight interceptions in the last five fixtures.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes against Inter Reijnders scored one goal to go with four shots (three on target), two crosses (zero accurate), four interceptions and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Reijnders led the charge offensively for his side and broke the deadlock in the final minutes of the first half by smashing it home on a rebound. He's up to ten goals in the season. He has scored twice and posted 13 shots (seven on target), five key passes and nine tackles (three won) in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Hits the net against Parma Reijnders drew one foul and scored one goal to go with five shots (three on target) in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Parma.

Impact Reijnders picked up stats just in one offensive category but paced his team in it and equalized the game late with a great channel run and finish in front of the goalie, returning to the stat sheet after five matches. He has posted 12 shots (six on target), nine corners and seven key passes and 10 crosses (two accurate) during the recent stretch.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Milan tilt Reijnders won two of five tackles and had two shots (zero on goal), three interceptions and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Reijnders had a sound two-way display as he was forced to defend more than usual given the caliber of the opponents but couldn't carry his team with his playmaking and distribution as he has occasionally done this season. He has tallied two goals, 11 shots (six on target), nine key passes and 19 crosses (six accurate) in the last five matches.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Como Reijnders generated two shots (one on goal), three key passes, four crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Como.

Impact Reijnders contributed across the board of offense and paced his team in a pair of categories but wasn't involved in the two goals. He has found the target twice and registered nine shots (six on target), seven chances created and 19 crosses (six accurate) in the last four fixtures.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Cagliari fixture Reijnders drew three fouls and recorded two shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Reijnders couldn't make it three in a row but did a little bit of everything on offense and had a respectable output. He has scored twice and posted 13 shots (six on target), nine key passes, 22 crosses (six accurate) and 16 corners in the last five matches.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opening goal Reijnders scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Reijnders scored his fifth goal of the season and has now scored in back-to-back games. He put all three of his shots on target for the first time this season in what was his sixth game, taking three shots. He also made it the seventh game in a row where he has created a chance.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decides Verona tilt Reijnders scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), four crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Friday's 1-0 win versus Verona.

Impact Reijnders played more offensively than usual due to a slew of injuries and capitalized on that, hitting the net with a neat curled shot at the end of a channel run through the middle. He's up to seven goals in the season. He has bagged two in the last five tilts, adding 12 shots (four on target), nine key passes and 12 crosses (three accurate).

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamic in draw with Genoa Reijnders had three shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate), four key passes and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Reijnders stood out in a blah performance for his side and could have notched a pair of assists if his teammates were more cynical. He has had a brace and posted 13 shots (four on target), 10 chances created and eight crosses (two accurate) in the last five matches.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE