Man City's Reijnders Set for £52m Saudi Move

Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is reportedly close to finalizing a £52 million transfer to Saudi Pro-League outfit Al-Qadsiah.

The Citizens have reached an agreement on a transfer fee for the Dutch international, who was acquired from AC Milan for £46.5 million last summer.

Despite a promising start to his tenure at City, Reijnders experienced difficulties in making a substantial impact during what was Pep Guardiola's final season at the club. He contributed seven goals in 47 appearances.

The 28-year-old midfielder trained separately from the main Manchester City squad on Thursday, signaling his impending departure. His potential new club is now managed by former Liverpool, Celtic, and Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers.

Reijnders' departure appears to be part of a larger reshuffling of City's midfield. The futures of key players such as World Cup's Player of the Tournament Rodri are uncertain, and there is reported interest in Chelsea's Argentinian international Enzo Fernandez.

Reijnders was a member of the Netherlands squad that participated in the 2026 World Cup, featuring in three matches throughout the tournament. He started in group stage games against Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia but was absent for the Round of 32 match against Morocco, which the Dutch team ultimately lost on penalties.

English Translation:

Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to join Saudi Pro-League outfit Al-Qadsiah in a £52m deal.

City have agreed a fee for the Dutch international, who cost them £46.5m when he joined from AC Milan last summer.

Although Reijnders made a bright start to his City career, he struggled to make a significant impact in what turned out to be Pep Guardiola's last season at the club, scoring seven goals in 47 appearances.

The 28-year-old trained apart from City's main squad on Thursday, ahead of a potential move to a side now managed by former Liverpool, Celtic and Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers.

Reijnders' exit looks like being part of a significant overhaul of City's midfield, with uncertainty hanging over the future of World Cup player of the tournament Rodri and interest in Chelsea's Argentina international Enzo Fernandez.

Reijnders was part of the Netherlands squad at the 2026 World Cup, making three appearances during the tournament.

He started group games against Japan, Sweden and Tunisia but missed the last 32 tie against Morocco, which the Dutch lost on penalties.