Dutch international Tijjani Reijnders has completed a permanent transfer from Manchester City to Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah on August 19, 2026, signing a five-year contract. The move reportedly involved a £52 million transfer fee [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Reijnders joined Manchester City in June 2025 from AC Milan for £46.5 million. In just over one year at City, the 28-year-old midfielder made 50 appearances across all competitions, scoring seven goals [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. During this period, he helped the club secure the FA Cup and the League Cup (Carabao Cup) titles [1, 2, 3, 4].
The midfield star has also made 35 international appearances for the Netherlands and was part of their squad at the 2026 World Cup. He started all three group-stage games but was an unused substitute in the Round of 32 loss to Morocco [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Reijnders expressed gratitude for his time at Manchester City, saying, "To be part of the squad that won two such special trophies last season were both incredible experiences and achievements that I will savour forever. I may be moving on but I will always have a special place in my heart for Manchester City" [1]. He also thanked the club’s players, coaches, staff, and fans for their support and warm welcome [2].
His departure follows other midfield changes at Manchester City, including Rodri’s transfer to Barcelona and Bernardo Silva’s move to Real Madrid [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Al-Qadsiah is managed by Brendan Rodgers, who will now count on Reijnders to bolster their midfield [2, 5]. The Dutchman’s signing comes as Al-Qadsiah looks to strengthen their roster with experienced international talent.
Reijnders’s contract with Al-Qadsiah runs for five years. The transfer marks the latest significant signing in the Saudi Pro League's recent expansion in attracting high-profile European players [2, 5].
