Reijnders reveals the real reason behind his move to Saudi Arabia from Man City!

While players often offer diplomatic responses regarding their moves to Saudi Arabia or other leagues offering massive financial packages, Tijjani Reijnders—formerly of Manchester City and AC Milan—gave a very candid answer about the reason for his move to Al-Qadsiah.

The player spoke openly to the media about the reason for his move, stating that he chose Saudi Arabia for the money and the massive salary offered by the Saudi club, compared to what he had been earning in Europe.

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Money is the "main reason" for his move to Saudi Arabia

Fabrizio Romano has shared Reijnders' candid reflections on his decision to move to Saudi Arabia. Speaking about the transfer, the player made no secret of his motivations. "It's money for generations of my family," he stated plainly, making clear that this was about far more than football. He went on to explain that once his playing days come to an end, he has no desire to keep working. "Once my playing career is over, I don't want to have to work anymore," he remarked.

Reijnders was equally honest in acknowledging that he likely would have been financially comfortable regardless, given what he would have earned at Manchester City. "Of course, I probably wouldn't have needed to work anymore after my contract at Manchester City either," he admitted. Nevertheless, he explained that this particular move carries a significance that goes beyond his own comfort. "But this move allows me to secure the future of the next generations of my family," he continued.

Refusing to shy away from the truth of his intentions, Reijnders added, "I'm not going to lie about that." He then drove the point home by describing the extraordinary scope of the security this contract provides. "By signing this contract, I can make sure even my grandchildren are financially secure," he said, before concluding with a rhetorical question that summed up his entire rationale: "So why wouldn't I do it?"

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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