If there’s one thing Micah Richards does better than laughing on live TV, it’s making bold, beautiful predictions—and his latest might just make City fans rub their hands with glee. Richards believes Manchester City will win the FIFA Club World Cup, and he isn’t whispering it. He’s shouting it from the rooftop of “The Rest Is Football” podcast with all the gusto of someone who just found out unlimited pizza exists.
The key reason for Richards’ confidence? It’s not just Pep Guardiola’s tactical wizardry or Rodri’s midfield metronome magic. No, it’s the new Dutch maestro in town: Tijjani Reijnders. The former AC Milan star has arrived at City like a Michelin-star chef walking into a soup kitchen—ready to spice things up.
Richards Backs City’s Midfield Mastery
According to Richards, Reijnders is the missing puzzle piece that will make City unbeatable. If Rodri is the engine, Reijnders is the nitrous boost. “Wonderful, talented midfielder,” said Richards, sounding like a man who just watched Frank Lampard’s reincarnation in boots. And honestly? He’s not far off.
Richards Loves a Good Underdog Story—Sort Of
City may not be the red-hot favorites (hello, PSG and their nuclear squad), but Richards doesn’t care for odds. He’s placing his chips firmly on Pep’s table. After a patchy 2024/25 campaign, Manchester City has something to prove—and Micah thinks they’ll do it in glittering style.
Reijnders and a Trophy on the Horizon
Richards insists Reijnders will form a lethal midfield duo with Rodri—a pairing that could make even Real Madrid nervous. Forget bromance, this might be brodominance. And if his prophetic powers are as sharp as his sense of humor, City fans better clear space in the trophy cabinet.
So here’s to him—the man, the myth, the midfield whisperer—placing his bet on sky blue glory. If City does win, someone better give him a cape. Or at least a mic and a megaphone.
