Tijjani Reijnders leaves Manchester City for Al Qadsiah
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Tijjani Reijnders has completed a transfer from Manchester City to Al Qadsiah, signing a contract effective until 2031. The 28-year-old midfielder, who made 50 appearances for City last season, moved for approximately 61 million euros. Reijnders was absent from City's recent FA Community Shield match, following a decision to train separately from the first team. This transfer follows other significant changes in City's midfield after Rodri's departure to Barcelona. Al Qadsiah is coached by Brendan Rodgers and supported by the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco.
- •Reijnders arrives in Saudi Arabia after the transfer announcement.
- •He signed a contract with Al Qadsiah lasting until 2031.
- •Reijnders made 50 appearances for Manchester City during the last season.
- •Al Qadsiah reportedly paid around 61 million euros for his transfer.
- •The team is managed by former Liverpool coach Brendan Rodgers.
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Man City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders joins Saudi side Al Qadsiah
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Man City sells Reijnders to Saudi club after Rodri exit while chasing Bouaddi to boost midfield
- 4:01 PMBBC Sport — Reijnders leaves Man City for Al-Qadsiah in £52m deal
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Tijjani Reijnders leaves Man City after just one season as he completes move to Saudi Arabia
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Another £60m transfer! Man City sell another top player
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Tijjani Reijnders joins Al Qadsiah
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Reijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah: source
"Manchester City recouped about $70 million of its offseason transfer spending by selling Tijjani Reijnders on Wednesday to Saudi club Al-Qadsiah, owned by state oil giant Aramco. Man City and Al Qadsiah confirmed the 28-year-old Netherlands midfielder’s move on a five-year contract in social media posts. The fee for Reijnders was reportedly 52 million pounds ($70 million), almost matching the sum City also got this week selling midfield standout Rodri to Barcelona.
"Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has arrived in Saudi Arabia after completing a move from Manchester City to Al Qadsiah on a contract running until 2031, a club official told AFP on Wednesday.Reijnders had been under contract with City until June 2030 after joining the Premier League club from AC Milan last year.
"Tijjani Reijnders has completed his move to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah from Manchester City, the Premier League club have announced. The Dutchman has moved on a permanent deal after City accepted a bid of around £51 million ($69.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:48 PMMan City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders joins Saudi side Al Qadsiah
Tijjani Reijnders has completed his move to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah from Manchester City, the Premier League club have announced. The Dutchman has moved on a permanent deal after City accepted a bid of around £51 million ($69.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:58 PMMan City sells Reijnders to Saudi club after Rodri exit while chasing Bouaddi to boost midfield
Manchester City recouped about $70 million of its offseason transfer spending by selling Tijjani Reijnders on Wednesday to Saudi club Al-Qadsiah, owned by state oil giant Aramco. Man City and Al Qadsiah confirmed the 28-year-old Netherlands midfielder’s move on a five-year contract in social media posts. The fee for Reijnders was reportedly 52 million pounds ($70 million), almost matching the sum City also got this week selling midfield standout Rodri to Barcelona.
- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 4:01 PMReijnders leaves Man City for Al-Qadsiah in £52m deal
Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completes a £52m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:59 PMTijjani Reijnders leaves Man City after just one season as he completes move to Saudi Arabia
Tijjani Reijnders has left Manchester City to join Al Qadsiah
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:34 PM🚨 Another £60m transfer! Man City sell another top player
Tijjani Reijnders has left Manchester City and joined Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah on a permanent deal. The Premier League giants confirmed the move late on Wednesday afternoon. According to media re...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:05 PMTijjani Reijnders joins Al Qadsiah
Tijjani Reijnders has left Manchester City to join Saudi Arabian side Al Qadsiah on a permanent deal, subject to international clearance.The Dutch international midfielder joined City from AC Milan in...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:25 PMReijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah: source
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has arrived in Saudi Arabia after completing a move from Manchester City to Al Qadsiah on a contract running until 2031, a club official told AFP on Wednesday.Reijnders had been under contract with City until June 2030 after joining the Premier League club from AC Milan last year.
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