Tijjani Reijnders has agreed to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City, with the two clubs now exchanging documents before the transfer can be formally completed.
The 28-year-old midfielder has given his approval to the move, according to respected transfer writer Fabrizio Romano, who reported the development on social media.
Manchester City have already agreed to the transfer fee, with Al-Qadsiah set to pay €61m for Reijnders. The player’s decision to accept the move represents the next significant step in the process, although the deal still requires the completion and signing of the relevant paperwork.
The clubs are currently exchanging documents before the transfer is officially signed off. Reijnders is therefore expected to leave Manchester City after a spell in which he made 50 appearances for the club.
During those matches, the midfielder scored seven goals and provided eight assists. His contribution included both goals and creative involvement, reflected in his total of eight assists across his appearances for Manchester City.
Reijnders did not train on Thursday as he waits to fly to Saudi Arabia. His absence from the session comes while arrangements for the move to Al-Qadsiah are being finalised.
The agreement between the player and Al-Qadsiah means the transfer is progressing, but the clubs have not yet completed the final formalities. The exchange of documents must take place before the deal can be signed and confirmed.
Reijnders’ departure would bring an end to his time at Manchester City, where he played 50 matches and registered 15 direct goal contributions. Seven of those contributions came through goals, while the remaining eight were assists.
At this stage, the key elements of the transfer are in place: Manchester City have approved the €61m fee, Reijnders has agreed to join Al-Qadsiah, and the clubs are working through the documentation required to complete the move.
The midfielder is now waiting to travel to Saudi Arabia, with his non-participation in Thursday’s training session linked to that expected journey. Until the paperwork is signed, however, the transfer remains in the process of being completed rather than formally concluded.