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Reijnders says Man City role, Saudi offer prompted surprise summer switch

  • Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders confirmed his surprise €61 million move to Saudi Pro League side Qadsiah, citing dissatisfaction with his tactical role at Manchester City.
  • Seeking a dynamic midfield role, Reijnders told reporters, "In pre-season, I noticed that things were heading in that direction again at City, and I started thinking about whether I wanted another season like that."
  • Reports indicate the deal is worth around 100 million euros over four years; Reijnders defended the switch by asking, "If this choice means my grandchildren can also live comfortably, why wouldn't I do it?"
  • Qadsiah coach Brendan Rodgers convinced him to sign, suggesting he could play there four years before returning to Europe, as many players now do after Saudi Arabia stints.
  • Ahead of the Nations League match against Germany, Reijnders defended the Saudi league's quality, claiming he rates it higher than the Dutch Eredivisie and urging critics to watch before judging.
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Tijani Reynders is honest about his decision to move to Saudi Arabia... The post Reynders: "I went to Saudi Arabia because I don't want to work again" appeared first on in.gr.

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Tijjani Reijnders said he accepted the offer from Saudi Arabia so as not to have a financial problem after quitting football.

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Tijjani Reijnders chose sincerity to explain his decision, at 28 years of age and after playing for Milan and Manchester City, to move to the club Al Gadsiah, currently [...] The article "Sure that I went to Arabia for money, I don't want to work anymore. And now I can also help the next generations of my family: the sincerity of Tijjani Reijnders comes from The Daily Fact.

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Tijjani Reijnders, Al-Qadsiah midfielder, explained why he decided to move to Saudi Arabia.

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He MADE a big transfer this summer.

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Tijjani Reijnders admits he quit Man City to move to Saudi Arabia for money

Reijnders left Manchester City in the summer after just one season at the club

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voetbalprimeur.nl broke the news on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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