Al-Qadsiah Nears €60m Signing of Tijjani Reijnders

Al-Qadsiah are on the verge of landing one of the standout transfers of the Roshn League summer, with Netherlands and Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders set to touch down in Saudi Arabia and change the profile of their midfield overnight.

Saudi daily Asharq Al-Awsat reports that Al-Qadsiah have already reached a full agreement with Manchester City over a €60 million deal, with every detail tied up and Reijnders now considered a “semi-official” player for the club. All that remains is for the Dutchman to arrive, sign, and step into a new chapter.

That arrival is scheduled for Monday, the day after tomorrow, when the 28-year-old is due in Saudi Arabia to complete the formalities of his move and undergo the final procedures.

And waiting just around the corner? Al-Ittihad.

If Brendan Rodgers gives the green light, Reijnders’ Roshn League debut could come in a high-profile clash against Al-Ittihad next Friday in the second round of the league season. It would be a bold introduction: a new marquee signing thrown straight into a test against one of the country’s traditional heavyweights.

Rodgers holds that call. The Irish coach must decide whether to unleash his new midfielder immediately or ease him in as Al-Qadsiah build rhythm.

Reijnders arrives with serious numbers behind him. After joining Manchester City from Milan last summer, he featured in 50 matches across competitions, scoring 7 goals and supplying 8 assists. Those figures underline why Al-Qadsiah were prepared to push hard and pay big to secure his signature.

For the club, this is not just another signing. It fits into a wider, aggressive rebuild.

Al-Qadsiah are strengthening heavily this season as they gear up for their first-ever appearance in the AFC Champions League Elite. The step up in continental competition demands experience, quality on the ball, and personality in big moments. Reijnders offers all three.

Now the stage is set: a record signing, a rising club, and a possible debut against Al-Ittihad under the Roshn League lights. The question is no longer whether Tijjani Reijnders is coming.

It’s how quickly he can turn Al-Qadsiah into a force that belongs at the top table.