Tijjani Reijnders
28-Year-Old
Free Agent
Premier
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Reijnders adapted well to the Premier League in his first season at City after joining from AC Milan, chipping in five goals and two assists across 28 appearances despite only 19 starts. The box-to-box Dutchman brings goals from midfield, exactly what makes a central player fantasy-relevant, and his output at Milan suggests a higher gear once he is a locked-in starter. The Netherlands' Round of 32 exit brings him back from the World Cup early. A managerial change adds some uncertainty, with manager Enzo Maresca taking over from the long-serving previous boss and set to reshape the midfield, but Reijnders' goal threat should keep him in the plans. For fantasy, he is a mid-priced midfielder with real attacking upside, and a bigger role under Maresca could push him toward double-figure contributions.
Departs City for Saudi move
Reijnders has left Manchester City to join Al Qadsiah on a permanent deal, the club annonuced,
ANALYSIS
Reijnders arrived at City from AC Milan last summer and got off to a memorable start, scoring on his Premier League debut in a 4-0 win at Wolves and helping the club win both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup in 2025-26. His playing time tapered off as the season progressed, though, and he finishes his City stint with 50 appearances and seven goals across all competitions. With City's midfield picture shifting under Enzo Maresca, Reijnders no longer looked part of the long-term plan, prompting the move to Saudi Arabia.
Reijnders arrived at City from AC Milan last summer and got off to a memorable start, scoring on his Premier League debut in a 4-0 win at Wolves and helping the club win both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup in 2025-26. His playing time tapered off as the season progressed, though, and he finishes his City stint with 50 appearances and seven goals across all competitions. With City's midfield picture shifting under Enzo Maresca, Reijnders no longer looked part of the long-term plan, prompting the move to Saudi Arabia.
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Absent amid transfer talks
Reijnders was present at Manchester City's open training but did not participate, with the situation thought to be related to ongoing transfer talks, according to Sam Lee.
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Back for preseason with Man City
Reijnders is back for preseason with Manchester City after the World Cup with the Netherlands, the player posted on X.
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Provides assist in Tunisia tilt
Reijnders assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Thursday's 3-1 win against Tunisia.
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Busy outing in midfield
Reijnders generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 5-1 victory versus Sweden.
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Set-piece menace
Reijnders recorded seven crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Japan.
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Forest keeping close tabs
Nottingham Forest have identified Reijnders as a transfer target before the start of the 2026/27 Premier League season, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
Forest have identified Reijnders as a £55 million transfer target despite the Netherlands international only joining Manchester City last year. The Dutchman got off to a flying start at the Etihad Stadium last season, but he was merely a backup by the end of the campaign, and Pep Guardiola's departure could accelerate his exit. Reijnders could fill the void left by Elliot Anderson, who joined Manchester City in the summer after impressing for England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Forest have identified Reijnders as a £55 million transfer target despite the Netherlands international only joining Manchester City last year. The Dutchman got off to a flying start at the Etihad Stadium last season, but he was merely a backup by the end of the campaign, and Pep Guardiola's departure could accelerate his exit. Reijnders could fill the void left by Elliot Anderson, who joined Manchester City in the summer after impressing for England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.