Reijnders Stars in City’s Club World Cup Win

Manchester City began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Wydad, highlighted by the impressive debut of Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, who joined from AC Milan for £46 million. Reijnders anchored the midfield and earned praise from Pep Guardiola for his composure and athleticism, despite limited training with the squad. Club staff and former player Shaun Wright-Phillips have commended Reijnders' professionalism, versatility, and positive influence off the pitch. Reijnders has stated his admiration for City legends Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan, aiming to emulate their goal and assist contributions. The club's summer overhaul also brought in Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Marcus Bettinelli, as Guardiola experiments with new combinations for the future. Manchester City is reportedly still interested in signing Newcastle's Tino Livramento as part of its ongoing squad rebuild.