Man City's Tijjani Reijnders set for £52m Saudi move

Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is on the verge of a significant move to Saudi Arabia, with reports indicating an agreement has been reached for his transfer to Saudi Pro-League outfit Al-Qadsiah for a fee of £52 million.

Reijnders joined Manchester City from AC Milan last summer for £46.5 million. While he began his tenure with the club brightly, the Dutch international found it challenging to establish a consistent impact during what was Pep Guardiola's final season at the helm. He managed to score seven goals in 47 appearances across all competitions.

The 28-year-old was notably absent from City's main training squad on Thursday, fueling speculation about his imminent departure. His exit appears to be part of a broader strategy to reshape City's midfield. This potential overhaul is further underscored by ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of World Cup Player of the Tournament Rodri and reported interest in Chelsea's Argentine international Enzo Fernandez.

Reijnders represented the Netherlands in the 2026 World Cup, featuring in three matches. He started in group stage games against Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia but did not participate in the knockout stage match against Morocco, which the Dutch team ultimately lost on penalties.