Tijjani Reijnders has admitted that financial security for his family played a major role in his decision to move to Saudi Arabia.
The midfielder said his lucrative contract will allow him to secure the financial future of several generations of his family after his playing career ends.
“It’s money for generations of my family,” Reijnders said.
“Once my playing career is over, I didn’t want to have to work anymore.
“Of course, I probably wouldn’t have needed to work anymore after my contract at Manchester City either, but this move allows me to secure the future of the next generations of my family.”
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Reijnders said he did not want to hide the financial appeal of the move, acknowledging that the Saudi contract offers him an opportunity to build long-term wealth.
“I’m not going to lie about that. By signing this contract, I can make sure even my grandchildren are financially secure,” he said.
The former Manchester City player made it clear that securing his family’s finances beyond his playing career was an important factor in accepting the Saudi Arabian offer.
Reijnders said he could potentially have avoided working again after his Manchester City contract, but the Saudi move gives him an opportunity to provide greater financial security for future generations.
