Tijjani Reijnders has joined Manchester City for £55 million, aiming to fill the No 8 role vacated by Ilkay Gundogan. The 26-year-old Dutch midfielder intends to emulate Gundogan's scoring ability, having increased his goal tally significantly during his season at AC Milan. Reijnders highlighted the importance of midfielders contributing goals and assists, expressing confidence in adapting his game for better scoring opportunities. As City prepares for the Club World Cup, Reijnders emphasizes their commitment to winning every competition despite the challenges ahead, including competing against formidable teams in hot conditions.
"Gundogan is someone I can learn a lot from. It's nice to see him nearby and the way he does it," Reijnders stated, emphasizing the importance of mentorship.
Reijnders noted, "It's very important to score goals as a midfielder and it's what I'm looking for; that and assists. I scored 10 times last season with Milan."
"I watched clips of myself when I got into those situations and tried to adapt...to be calmer in front of goal," he reflected on his goal-scoring improvement.
"We take it very seriously. We want to win every tournament we play. This is nothing different," Reijnders said about City's upcoming Club World Cup challenge.
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