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Reijnders departs Man City for Saudi Pro League switch
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has left Manchester City to join Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah in a €61 million transfer. The surprise summer move comes after limited opportunities at the English Premier League club.
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Reijnders completed his transfer to Al Qadsiah in a deal valued at approximately €61 million (US$69.70 million), marking a significant shift in the 25-year-old's career trajectory. The Dutch international cited his limited role at Manchester City and the substantial financial offer from the Saudi club as key factors in his decision to make the switch.
The midfielder's departure from City comes after he struggled to secure regular playing time at the Etihad Stadium, with competition for places in midfield proving intense. His move to the Saudi Pro League reflects the growing trend of established European players seeking opportunities in the Gulf nation's increasingly competitive league.
Al Qadsiah secured Reijnders' signature as part of their ambitions to strengthen their squad and compete at the highest level of Saudi football. The transfer represents one of the most significant moves involving a European club this summer, underscoring the Saudi Pro League's enhanced purchasing power and appeal to international talent seeking new challenges.