Tijjani Reijnders joined Man City from AC Milan on a five-year contract worth €55 million. The away match against Wolves in the first round of the 2025/26 Premier League last Saturday night was his Man City debut in the tournament.

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Tijjani Reijnders had a perfect debut with Man City in the Premier League. Photo: EuroFoot

However, what is surprising is that Reijnders makes viewers feel as if he has been familiar with Pep Guardiola's Man City for a long time, with a decisive and confident style, creating a strong impact on the overall play of the whole team.

Reijnders is considered the rookie with the most impressive debut in the 2025/26 Premier League, with 1 beautiful goal and 1 assist for Haaland to score in the result Man City 4-0 Wolves.

This is the first time since 2015 that Man City have started the new season without creative midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, and the team is also missing another key star – Rodri (recurring injury), but Reijnders has helped them temporarily forget about those things, enjoy a magnificent performance, and start the new season smoothly for the home team.

Reijnders shared his feelings after a perfect debut in the Premier League with Man City: “ It's good that I can start with 1 goal and 1 assist, especially since this is the Premier League.

I always go out there with a smile on my face, I love football and enjoy every minute on the pitch. This is what I want to show the fans. To start like this with Man City is unbelievable .”

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Pep Guardiola believes Tijjani Reijnders is a top signing - a bargain for Man City in the coming years. Photo: B/R

Captain Pep Guardiola was in high spirits, commenting on his new student's performance: " Really good. Reijnders is a lovely boy and has made an impression from the first day.

With his pace he can help out as a holding midfielder. Reijnders can get into spaces and sometimes create the spaces we let the defence create.

He has shown his ability at AC Milan and is in the Dutch national team. We know Reijnders is a top signing for Man City in the coming years .”

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