According to Milan News, if Reijnders is sold by Manchester City this year, Milan will receive the full €14 million in add-ons stipulated in his contract.

Reijnders' departure last year brought a substantial book income for Milan, though many believe the club could have pushed for a higher amount, it was quite painful for fans. When Reijnders left Milanello to join Manchester City last summer, fans reacted strongly. After adapting in his first season at Milan, the Dutchman had just enjoyed an excellent year, which was why half of Europe started paying attention to him. Milan's former coach, Pioli, called him "Tiji," and Reijnders might still be able to help the club even a year after leaving: the contract includes a considerable bonus, precisely €14 million, which is very important for Milan's current needs.

This money will be disbursed if Reijnders ultimately transfers from Manchester to the Saudi club Al-Qadsiah. The currently discussed transfer fee is around €60 million, but Nottingham Forest is also an option that cannot be ignored. For Milan, the destination is not important; what truly matters is when the transfer is completed.

The reason why this potential income can easily be secured is simple. In addition to a fixed transfer fee of approximately €55 million, Reijnders' deal to Manchester City included several bonuses, some of which were relatively easy to achieve, such as qualifying for the Champions League, while others were more difficult, such as winning a championship or the Ballon d'Or, totaling exactly €14 million. A clause in the contract stipulates that if the player leaves this year in a permanent transfer, Manchester City must pay Milan the full amount of these bonuses, regardless of whether these conditions had been met previously.

This is why Milan's headquarters has been fully supporting Reijnders' transfer recently. Given that the club has not received the expected income from player sales, this financial gain is clearly quite substantial.

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