Tijjani Reijnders has detailed his decision to leave AC Milan for Manchester City.
The midfielder of the Netherlands made his relocation of € 55 million (£ 46.5 million) in time to be registered by the city for the World Cup Club.
“They contacted my father at the end of the season and they were looking for a number eight, for me it was not much doubt if I wanted to go to Manchester City, it is now one of the largest clubs in the world,” Reijners told Sky Sports.
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“The choice was easy to make. Of course Milan will always be in my heart, I had two really good seasons there and met very nice people, but you also have to look at the sporting aspect.
“I want to achieve some goals in my career and I think I can reach them here quickly.”
Pep is the best in the world
Reijnders admits that the chance to play for Pep Guardiola was also a big attraction.
“That is of course also a big thing, he is the best coach in the world, I would like to learn new things and a new playing style. I am really looking forward to it.”
He added: “I am a box-to-box player who likes to wear the ball, also in the structure and eventually connect to the attacking part, finding assists and goals. That is what I also want to bring to City.”