Tijjani Reijnders once again confirmed his centrality within Milan in the Monza match, which he decided with a point-blank finish, scoring his first goal in Serie A play after a brace in the Champions League. The negotiations to renew his contract are underway, but it won’t happen soon, Il Giorno relays.
The midfielder is already tied down until 2028, therefore the parties aren’t in a rush. The Rossoneri aim to add two more years, removing any doubt concerning his future. The Dutchman makes €1.6M and could enjoy a raise up to €3M annually.
His brother recently corroborated the rumors to De Telegraaf (via Quotidiano Sportivo).
“It doesn’t happen often that a team wants to discuss a new contract after just a year. It’s something special. It would give him even more confidence because the club considers him a great player. You just need to look at his smile when he plays. He gives his whole, but he manages to have fun during matches. Credit to him. The side has taken care of him since day one. That’s very meaningful because he moved from AZ to playing alongside some superstars like Theo Hernandez, Rafael Leao, and Oliver Giroud.”
Our Take on Milan and Reijnders
The transfer market moves by the Rossoneri are often maligned, but they have pulled off a few great deals while looking for cost-effective players, both fee and salary-wise, and he falls in such a category. The relatively low starting point on the wages will allow them to keep him happy for years to come without breaking a sweat. Instead, technically speaking, he could use a proper deputy and a little more freedom on the pitch.
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