Manchester City have confirmed the £52m sale of midfielder Tijjani Reijnders to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah. The Dutch international, who joined from AC Milan last summer for £46.5m, struggled to make a significant impact in his lone season at the Etihad, scoring seven goals in 47 appearances as City finished second in the Premier League with 78 points (23W-9D-6L), seven points behind leaders Arsenal.
Why is Reijnders leaving Manchester City?
Reijnders' exit comes as part of a midfield overhaul at City, with uncertainty surrounding Rodri's future and interest in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez. The 28-year-old trained separately from the squad ahead of the move, which reunites him with former Liverpool and Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers at Al-Qadsiah.
What did Reijnders achieve at Manchester City?
Despite a bright start, Reijnders failed to cement a regular place in Pep Guardiola's final season at the club. He was part of the Netherlands' 2026 World Cup squad, making three appearances before missing their last-32 exit to Morocco on penalties. His last appearance for City was in their 1-2 defeat to Aston Villa on May 24, 2026.
What's next for Manchester City's midfield?
With Reijnders gone and Rodri currently sidelined, City face a rebuilding job in midfield. The club's recent form (1W-2D-2L in their last five) suggests Guardiola's successor will need to strengthen the engine room ahead of the new season.
