Reijnders spoke to Dutch media about the impending move, stating that he cannot comment on the situation as he is still a Milan player. He also expressed uncertainty about potentially losing some of his playing style, similar to what happened with Jack Grealish when he left Aston Villa. However, Reijnders believes that there is room for growth and development as a midfielder, and that he can become a more complete player at Manchester City.

When asked about Manchester City's departing midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, who is set to join Napoli, Reijnders mentioned that he learned a valuable lesson from watching de Bruyne play. He credits his father with pointing out de Bruyne's technique of looking ahead while receiving the ball, which has helped him improve his game.

Reijnders' potential move to Manchester City comes as the team prepares for the upcoming Club World Cup, which starts on June 14th. Guardiola has identified Reijnders as a suitable replacement for de Bruyne, who will be out of action for a while due to an ACL injury. The Manchester City midfield is expected to strengthen with Reijnders' addition, especially with Rodri's return from injury.