{
  "id": 1968107,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T15:33:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "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 officially transferred from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah. The Dutch midfielder, 28, was paid a reported £52 million by City for his move to Khobar, situated in Saudi Arabia's eastern region. City had signed Reijnders from AC Milan last summer, but he has yet to make a significant impact under Pep Guardiola's management, scoring seven goals in 47 appearances. The transfer comes after City also signed Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million and are close to finalizing an £85m deal for Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. Chelsea captain Enzo Fernandez is also a midfielder rumored to be interested in joining City. Reijnders made a strong start at City but struggled to make a significant impact as the club finished second in the Premier League to Arsenal. The Dutch international was part of the Netherlands squad at the 2026 World Cup, making three appearances and helping the team reach the last-32 stage. Al Qadsiah had a successful season, finishing fourth in the Pro League, but ultimately fell short of the title. The club's previous summer saw them sign Crysencio Summerville from City for €64.5 million. The Saudi Pro League transfer window closes on September 6.",
  "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "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",
        "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."
}