Manchester City reshapes the squad and negotiates Reijnders’ departure; Doku renews contract
Under the command of coach Enzo Maresca, Manchester City is undergoing a profound overhaul of the squad. On August 13, 2026, the club is focusing on the possible departure of Tijjani Reijnders, a player who was once highly valued by Pep Guardiola.
The report indicates that the Dutch midfielder, described by the former Citizens coach as one of the greatest talents, is close to a transfer to Al Qadsiah, a team in Saudi Arabia.
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Despite this, the final agreement has not yet been achieved. Negotiations continue for a transaction that could exceed 50 million pounds, a value equivalent to around R$350 million at the current price.
Reijnders joined Manchester City in June 2026, coming from Milan, in a deal worth 46.5 million pounds, which at the time also represented R$350 million. He took part in 47 clashes across all competitions last season.
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The team intends to look for a replacement for any midfield player who may leave before the end of the transfer window. There is internal conviction that Rodri will be traded to Barcelona, after the Catalan club had a second offer of £55 million rejected, with the Citizens expecting more than £60 million for the midfielder.
Jérémy Doku signs new contract extension with Manchester City
Jérémy Doku is the latest Manchester City athlete to extend his contract with the team. The club confirmed, on August 13, 2026, that the striker signed an agreement valid for another five years.
In this way, the Belgian player guaranteed his stay until 2031, with the possibility of extending it for another year. Doku now joins Phil Foden, Josko Gvardiol and Abdukodir Khusanov, who have also extended their ties with the Manchester team.
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At 24 years old, Doku was on the field for 47 games last season, scoring eight goals.
