Reinders: "I joined Manchester City not to replace De Bruyne"

New Manchester City signing Tijjani Reinders expressed respect for Kevin De Bruyne after his move to the "Citizens" for £46.5 million.

Tijjani Reinders, Getty Images

"I am not here to replace him. I have to play my own game. But I am taking some things from other players, particularly from Kevin De Bruyne, how he scanned the field, what passes he delivered.

This is also, of course, important - to work with the best coach in the world. I am very eager to learn something new here, and that is what I am looking forward to," Reinders is quoted by the City press service.