Juventus misses opportunity to sign Tijjani Reijnders from Man City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Tijjani Reijnders opted for Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League after failing to secure a move to Juventus. The midfielder, who joined Manchester City from AC Milan last year, was on the market following a limited tenure in the Premier League. Despite interest from Juventus and other European clubs, their proposals did not meet City’s requirements for a permanent transfer. Reijnders’ father disclosed ongoing discussions with Atletico Madrid, which ultimately fell through due to financial issues. After declining Al Qadsiah's initial offers, Reijnders accepted their third proposal, completing his transfer.
- •Reijnders joined Al Qadsiah after leaving Manchester City.
- •Juventus and Galatasaray showed interest but only for loan deals.
- •Atletico Madrid initially pursued Reijnders but withdrew due to financial issues.
- •Reijnders' family communicated ongoing negotiations with several clubs.
- •No European club made a formal offer for a permanent transfer.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — How Juventus missed out on a summer move for Tijjani Reijnders
"Tijjani Reijnders moved to Manchester City from AC Milan just a year ago, but the midfielder was back on the market after only one season with the Premier League club. Juventus wanted to take advantag...
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