2 weeks ago
Tijjani Reijnders Leaves Manchester City for Saudi Arabia Move
Tijjani Reijnders is a football player from the Netherlands.
He has moved from Manchester City to a Saudi Arabian club called Al Qadsiah.
His new contract lasts until 2031.
Reports say Al Qadsiah paid about €61 million for him.
Reijnders joined Manchester City from AC Milan last year.
He played 47 matches for City last season and scored seven goals.
He recently trained away from City’s first team.
His transfer is part of changes to Manchester City’s midfield.
Al Qadsiah is backed by Aramco and coached by Brendan Rodgers.
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has joined Saudi club Al Qadsiah from Manchester City.
Reijnders signed a contract with Al Qadsiah running until 2031.
Reports said Al Qadsiah paid approximately €61 million ($71 million) for the 28-year-old.
Reijnders arrived at Al Qadsiah’s headquarters in Al Khobar on Tuesday.
His transfer follows major midfield changes at Manchester City, including Rodri’s move to Barcelona.
- Who
- Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, Manchester City and Al Qadsiah.
- What
- Reijnders completed a transfer from Manchester City to Al Qadsiah on a contract through 2031.
- Where
- Al Khobar, in eastern Saudi Arabia.
- When
- He arrived at Al Qadsiah’s headquarters on Tuesday; the move was confirmed by a club official on Wednesday.
- Why
- The transfer is part of Manchester City’s midfield reshuffle, while Al Qadsiah acquired Reijnders in a deal reportedly worth about €61 million.
Key facts
- Player
- Tijjani Reijnders
- New club
- Al Qadsiah
- Contract
- Runs until 2031
- Reported transfer fee
- Approximately €61 million ($71 million)
- Age
- 28
- Manchester City appearances
- 47 in all competitions last season
- Goals for Manchester City
- Seven last season
- Al Qadsiah coach
- Brendan Rodgers
Sources
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