Manchester City sells a midfielder for 65M

The English club is making room for the arrivals of Bouaddi and Enzo Fernández

Mario Roldán Martínez | 13 Aug 2026 | 18.30
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The Manchester City players celebrate the EFL Cup / Getty Images
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Tijjani Reijnders, a 28-year-old Dutch midfielder, is closer to leaving Manchester City and becoming a new signing for Al Qadsiah. According to Fabrizio Romano, both clubs have reached a preliminary agreement for 61 million euros, although the transfer still depends on the player's decision.

Tijjani Reijnders brings Al Qadsiah closer to an agreement with Manchester City

The discussions between Manchester City and Al Qadsiah have entered an advanced stage. The latest information places the operation around 60 million euros, in line with the mentioned 61 million euros, but the player still needs to give final approval.

Reijnders joined the English team in June 2025 from AC Milan for an amount close to 55 million euros according to market records. He signed a contract with Manchester City until June 2030, so his departure just a year after his arrival would represent a financially beneficial operation for the club.

The midfielder played 47 matches in his first season with City, with 5 goals and 2 assists in all competitions as per available data. However, his prominence decreased during the second half of the season, opening the door to a potential exit.

The arrival of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for about 135 million euros has also altered the internal competition for minutes. Anderson signed with Manchester City until 2031, while Reijnders is now exposed to a possible sale.

Tijjani Reijnders with Manchester City / Getty Images

Al Qadsiah gains advantage over Nottingham Forest

Al Qadsiah is not the only club following Reijnders' situation. Nottingham Forest has been interested in the Dutch player for weeks but has not submitted a new offer in recent days, allowing the Saudi club to advance positions.

The economic difference could be decisive for the outcome. While discussions with Al Qadsiah are progressing around a figure close to 60-61 million euros, Forest's interest continues without a recent proposal that could compete for the player.

The move is also related to the midfield restructuring of Manchester City. The potential departure of Reijnders and the situation of Rodri, sought after by Barcelona, are part of a scenario that could lead to new additions at the Etihad.

The next step belongs to Tijjani Reijnders: Al Qadsiah and Manchester City have made progress in financial terms, but the player must decide whether to accept the Saudi proposal. If he gives his approval, the agreement could be concluded in the coming days; otherwise, Nottingham Forest still has an open opportunity to try to reactivate the operation.

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