Off the PitchGiveMeSportUnverified source· 23 Sept 2026
Reijnders Admits Saudi Move Was For The Money
Tijjani Reijnders has openly admitted his move from Manchester City to the Saudi Pro League was purely financial.
T. Reijnders
player
Who
Tijjani Reijnders
What
Admitted money motivated move
From
Manchester City
To
Saudi Pro League
When
2026
What happened. Tijjani Reijnders has admitted that he left Manchester City for the Saudi Pro League purely for the money. He acknowledged the perception of being a money grabber, saying he cannot deny it.
- Reijnders left Manchester City to join the Saudi Pro League in 2026.
- He openly stated the move was financially motivated.
- The midfielder addressed the 'money grabber' label directly.
“Me, a money grabber? I can't deny that...”
— Tijjani Reijnders
The admission adds to the debate over players prioritising wages over competitive football in top European leagues.
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