{
  "id": 1962287,
  "title": "Tijjani Reijnders completes move from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League Al Qadsiah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/tijjani-reijnders-completes-move-from-manchester-city-to-saudi-pro",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T15:33:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/19/tijjani-reijnders-completes-move-from-manchester-city-to-saudi-pro-league-al-qadsiah/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tijjani Reijnders has transferred from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah. The Dutch international was sold to the Khobar-based club for a reported £52 million. City signed the 28-year-old from AC Milan last summer, but he has failed to make a significant impact at the club. In fact, City finished second in the Premier League, trailing Arsenal by a few points. Reijnders helped City win both the League Cup and the FA Cup, but his tenure at Manchester City was limited, as he only made 47 appearances under Pep Guardiola's leadership. The Dutch player had been training separately from City's main squad under new coach Enzo Maresca, preparing for a potential move to Saudi Arabia. Reijnders was part of the Netherlands squad at the 2026 World Cup, where he played in three matches, including group games against Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia. However, he missed the last-32 tie against Morocco, which the Dutch team lost on penalties. Al Qadsiah had a strong season last year, finishing fourth in the Pro League table. The Saudi Pro League window closes on September 6, and this transfer is considered one of the major signings for the league this summer. Al Hilal recently signed Crysencio Summerville from Manchester City for €64.5 million. Chelsea captain Enzo Fernandez is also being pursued by City.",
  "summary": "Tijjani Reijnders has completed his move from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah. Brendan Rodgers' side have paid a reported £52 million to take the Netherlands international to Khobar, located in Saudi Arabia's eastern region. City only signed the 28-year-old from AC Milan last summer, but have already signed Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million , while an…",
  "key_points": [
    "Tijjani Reijnders transfers from Manchester City to Al Qadsiah.",
    "Dutch international sold for £52 million.",
    "Reijnders made 47 appearances for City under Guardiola."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Tijjani Reijnders completes move from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League Al Qadsiah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/tijjani-reijnders-completes-move-from-manchester-city-to-saudi-pro-1968107",
        "published": "2026-08-19T15:33:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Reijnders leaves Man City for Al-Qadsiah in £52m deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/reijnders-leaves-man-city-for-al-qadsiah-in-52m-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-19T16:01:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}