Midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is leaving Manchester City after just one season to join Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah for €61 million, with all parties reaching a verbal agreement according to reports from journalist Fabrizio Romano and the athletic platform The Athletic.

Al Qadsiah Secures Reijnders in €61 Million Deal

Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah has finalized terms to sign Reijnders for €61 million (approximately 1,48 miliardy korun), as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano and reported by The Athletic. The Dutch international skipped training to await a flight to Saudi Arabia after all clubs exchanged documents ahead of final signatures. Reijnders joins a squad that already features forward Mateo Retegui, marking another high-profile acquisition for the Middle Eastern club.

Exit from Manchester City After One Season

Reijnders arrived at the Etihad Stadium just last summer for a fee of €55 million. Despite making 47 appearances across all competitions in his debut campaign—scoring five goals and adding two assists—he started only half of Manchester City’s league fixtures. His rotational status remained unchanged following the summer arrival of manager Enza Marescy, while the club further reinforced its midfield by signing Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest and pursuing Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández.

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Tijjani Reijnders made 47 appearances in his lone season under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, contributing five goals and two assists before opting for the move to Al Qadsiah.

AC Milan Triggers Lucrative Conditional Clause

When selling the midfielder last summer, former AC Milan director Giorgio Furlani inserted a series of performance-related bonuses into the sale—such as potential add-ons for winning the Ballon d’Or or the UEFA Champions League—valued at €14 million total. Crucially, the agreement stipulated that if Manchester City sold Reijnders prior to 2030, the English club must guarantee the payout of all these bonuses in full, regardless of whether the player achieved them on the pitch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the transfer fee for Tijjani Reijnders?

Al Qadsiah is paying €61 million to acquire Reijnders from Manchester City.

Which club benefits from the sale clause?

AC Milan is set to receive a guaranteed €14 million bonus payout due to a clause triggered by Manchester City selling Reijnders before 2030.

How long did Reijnders play for Manchester City?

Reijnders spent just one season at Manchester City after joining them in the summer prior to his move to Saudi Arabia.

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