Overview
- Multiple outlets reported this weekend that Atlético Madrid have made initial, exploratory contact with Manchester City to gauge the availability of midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.
- Reijnders joined City from AC Milan last summer for about €55 million and is under contract until 2030 after a season in which he scored seven goals and provided eight assists across 47 appearances while losing a guaranteed starting spot late on.
- Sources stress the approach is provisional because City hold strong negotiating power due to Reijnders’ recent arrival and long deal, meaning Atlético would likely need a significant offer to complete any transfer.
- Manchester City’s final stance is uncertain while incoming coach Enzo Maresca completes a squad assessment and decides which players he will keep, sell or make available this summer.
- Atlético’s interest sits inside a wider midfield overhaul that includes a near-agreement for Wolves’ João Gomes and reported interest in Bernardo Silva, and any deal for Reijnders would affect Atlético’s budget and how quickly Simeone can reshape the team.