AC Milan's fortunes have taken a turn for the better, as the Italian club is set to receive a welcome bonus following Tijjani Reijnders' transfer to Al Qadsiah. The 61 million euro deal sees the midfielder swap Manchester City for Saudi Arabia, and it's this swift departure that has triggered certain bonuses for AC Milan. These bonuses were agreed upon in Reijnders' previous deal with the Italian club.
Reijnders left AC Milan last season for 55 million euros, but the club is now set to receive an extra 14 million euros. This is due to the activation of bonuses that were tied to Reijnders' performance, including qualifying for the Champions League and winning the Ballon d'Or. As a result, Manchester City will now pay AC Milan the full amount, rather than just the initial 55 million euros.
AC Milan's transfer window has been a costly one, with the club spending 107 million euros on new signings, including Gonçalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain. However, the extra 14 million euros from Manchester City will provide a welcome boost to the club's finances.