Reijnders sale can force Manchester City to pay Milan extra €14m
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The transfer of Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan to Manchester City includes a clause that could see Milan receive an additional €14m based on performance or appearance-related conditions.
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Attributed to original sourceThere are reports Manchester City have agreed the sale of Tijjani Reijnders to Al Qadsiyah, and if confirmed that would be a double financial boon for Milan thanks to a very special clause and City’s impatience.
The midfielder was sold to Manchester City last summer for a fixed fee of €55m plus up to a further €14m in performance-related bonuses.
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 15: Tijjani Reijnders of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 15, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) These bonuses were tied to both team and player achievements, ranging from the simple like Champions League qualification, to much more difficult conditions such as winning the Ballon d’Or.
Reijnders bonus owed to Milan GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS – JUNE 10: Tijjani Reijnders of Netherlands smiles as he looks on from the bench prior to the FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifier match between Netherlands and Malta at Euroborg Stadion on June 10, 2025 in Groningen, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) However, La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Milan also introduced a clause ensuring that if Manchester City sold Reijnders in the first year after his move from San Siro, then they would receive all €14m of those add-ons, regardless of whether or not the conditions were met.
Considering Manchester City’s impatience to move the Netherlands international on so quickly, with reports they have agreed a €60m sale to Al Qadsiyah, that would mean a big financial boost for the Rossoneri this summer.
There is still a problem, as Reijnders needs to give the all-clear for a transfer to the Saudi Pro League, and that is far from guaranteed.
Nottingham Forest, Galatasaray and even Juventus have also been linked with a summer swoop, so he could hold off and wait for a European club to make a similar proposal.
It doesn’t matter where he goes, as long as the 28-year-old is sold this summer, it will mean a further €14m in Milan’s coffers.
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What happened
Tijjani Reijnders completed his move from AC Milan to Manchester City, but the financial terms of the deal include contingent payments. According to reports, Milan could be owed an additional €14m if certain conditions are met, likely related to appearances, performance milestones, or sell-on clauses. This structure is common in modern transfers and reflects the ongoing financial relationship between the two clubs beyond the initial fee. The clause underscores how Milan's transfer strategy maximizes return on talent sales while Manchester City secure a key midfield reinforcement.
Chance analysis
This is a financial detail of a completed transfer rather than breaking news. The €14m contingent clause means the total cost of Reijnders for Manchester City could rise significantly, which has implications for FFP/PSR accounting. For Milan, it represents a potential windfall that could be reinvested in the squad. The article is primarily of interest to those tracking the financial mechanics of transfers rather than immediate tactical impact.
Manchester City's total spend on Reijnders could increase by €14m if clause conditions are met; Milan stand to gain additional transfer revenue.
Monitor whether performance/appearance triggers for the €14m clause are likely to be met, as this affects both clubs' transfer balance sheets.