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Transfer News: Tijjani Reijnders Joins Al Qadsiah from Manchester City
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has completed a transfer from Manchester City to Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah, signing a contract that extends until 2031. The announcement was confirmed by a club official to AFP, with Reijnders seen arriving at the club’s headquarters in Al Khobar on Tuesday.
The transfer fee for the 28-year-old has been reported to be approximately 61 million euros (£52.2 million). Tijjani Reijnders, who represented the Netherlands at the upcoming 2026 World Cup hosted in North America, is expected to make a significant impact in the Saudi Pro League.
Prior to his move, Reijnders had been part of Manchester City’s squad until June 2030, having joined the Premier League champions from AC Milan last year. He was notably training separately from the first-team last week and missed City’s recent FA Community Shield match, where they faced a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal.
Reijnders’ departure marks a notable alteration in Manchester City’s midfield lineup, which has also seen Rodri’s recent transfer to Barcelona. The English club is rumored to be pursuing other midfield talent, including Chelsea and Argentina star Enzo Fernandez.
During the previous season, Tijjani Reijnders made 47 appearances for Manchester City under former manager Pep Guardiola, during which he netted seven goals. Al Qadsiah, the club that signed him, is financially supported by the Saudi state-owned oil conglomerate, Aramco, and is currently under the management of Brendan Rodgers, the former Liverpool boss.
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