Tijjani Reijnders moved to Manchester City in the first part of the summer mercato, and some new information has been revealed about his AC Milan exit.
There has been quite a lot said about the bonus structure of Reijnders’ exit, with many frustrated that the Rossoneri did not achieve the full package up front. However, it is not like these add-ons are unachievable, at least for the most part.
Today, Calciomercato.com have delved further into the figures, including what bonuses are available for the Dutchman.
New figures emerge
Initially, the previously reported fee of €55 million is said to be wrong, instead, the club got €57.7m. Then, the bonuses could take the deal up by an additional €14m to take it just above €70m.
The bonuses are structured in quite a simple way. If Reijnders sees out his first contract – or stays at the club until 2032 – the Diavolo will get €4m, €1m per year after and including 2030. More easily aquired, if Manchester City qualify for the Champions League, they will have to pay. €5m.
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This is where things get interesting. Should the Citizens win the Premier League, another €1m will be owed. Then, there is another €1m if he is the Premier League Player of the Season. For another €2m, City will have to win the Champions League.
Finally, and most intriguingly, is the Ballon d’Or clause. If Tijjani Reijnders wins the Ballon d’Or, City will have to pay €2m.
What is needed to be remembered here is that a maximum of €14m can be accrued, so not everything on the list has to be achieved. Alternatively, the Manchester outfit will have to pay €14m if the midfielder leaves before 2030.