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Tijjani Reijnders says he was incredibly privileged to spend a season at Manchester City after the club sold the Netherlands midfielder to Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah for �51 million. Netherlands international Reijnders cost �46.5m from Milan in June 2025 but could not recapture the form that won the midfielder, who turned 28 last month, the award for the best player in his position in Italy in 2024/25.I would like to say a special thank you to the City fans, who were so warm and supportive to me and my family, said Reijnders, speaking via Citys website while Al-Qadsiah described him as a Dutch artist in a video announcing his arrival. To be part of the squad that won two such special trophies [the FA Cup and EFL Cup] last season [represented] incredible experiences and achievements that I will savour forever.I may be moving on but I will always have a special place in my heart for Manchester City.Table of ContentsTijjani Reijnders transfer: How Man City praise reactedTijjani Reijnders: Stats, Man City recordTijjani Reijnders transfer: How Man City praise reactedTijjani more than made his mark across his time here, said City Director of Football Hugo Viana.He impressed everyone with his talent, application, hard work and total dedication and was the perfect professional.He played a very important part across both our successful campaigns in the [domestic cups].We thank Tijjani for everything he has done here and wish him every success as he now embarks on the next stage of his career.Tijjani Reijnders: Stats, Man City recordReijnders scored seven goals in 50 appearances in all competitions for City, having called playing in the Premier League a dream when he signed a five-year contract under former manager Pep Guardiola.He spent much of his youth career at Dutch clubs Zwolle and Twente before joining AZ Alkmaar in 2018 and moving on to Milan for around �17m in 2023.After a relatively quiet start to his time with the Italian giants, Reijnders was outstanding despite Milan only finishing eighth in 2024/25, helping them win the Italian Super Cup while scoring 15 goals in all competitions, none of which were penalties.That total made him the second-highest scoring midfielder in Europes top five leagues behind Bayern Munichs Jamal Musiala, including three goals in 10 Champions League matches alongside five Serie A assists.An Oranje debutant in September 2023, Reijnders was almost ever-present during their run to the Euro 2024 semi-finals and was part of their campaign that ended in the last 32 at the World Cup 2026. Topics A.C Milan Al-Qadsiah FC Manchester City F.C. Netherlands National Football Team Pep Guardiola Premier League Saudi Pro League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Newcastle confirm Keegan tribute plans for Premier League opener with Liverpool Nicholas McGee 19th August, 2026 Full list of TV Premier League fixtures in October and early November Ben Miller 19th August, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Five low owned differentials to target ahead of Gameweek 1 Blake Hurst 19th August, 2026 Inter agree deal to sign fourth player from the Premier League Nicholas McGee 19th August, 2026 Arteta contract to be resolved very shortly, says Arsenal chief Nicholas McGee 19th August, 2026 BBC confirms Match of the Day line-up: Which pundits will feature in 2026-27? Nicholas McGee 19th August, 2026
