Manchester City confirm Reijnders exit to Al Qadsiah for £52m

Manchester City confirmed on Wednesday that midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has completed a permanent transfer to Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah. The 28-year-old Netherlands international arrives on a contract running until 2031 after spending one season at the Etihad Stadium.

Reijnders moved to Al Qadsiah for a fee reported to be approximately £52 million, or around 61 million euros. He was seen arriving at the club's headquarters in Al Khobar on Tuesday ahead of the official announcement. The transfer marks a significant step in a major midfield overhaul for Manchester City, following the recent sale of Ballon d'Or winner Rodri to Barcelona.

The Dutch midfielder joined City from AC Milan in June 2025 for a fee of around £47 million. During his single season in Manchester, Reijnders made 47 appearances across all competitions under manager Pep Guardiola, scoring seven goals. He was part of the squad that secured two major trophies, winning both the FA Cup and the League Cup last season.

However, his consistency waned at times, and he trained separately from the first-team squad last week. His absence was notable as he did not feature in City's 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the FA...