ANDn July 2023, Tijjani Reijnders signed for Milanclub that paid 20 million eurosmore bonus, to AZ Alkmaar. The Dutch are committed to the rossoneri until 2028. But its destiny could well have been different. At least that’s how he recognized it his fatherwhich I recommended that I will not sign for the culsin an interview in ‘Algemeen Dagblad’.
Only at Barcelona did I speak directly with Deco, the sports director
Martin Reijnders
The following happened. “Tijjani also interested several English clubs, who contacted him through intermediaries. Only at Barcelona did I speak directly with Deco, the sports director. I even checked his profile picture to see if it was really him.”explains Martin Reijnders in the Dutch newspaper.
There could be a dance of dates in this statement by the father, but it has an explanation. Although Barcelona announced the new position of Deco in August 2023a month after Tijjani Reijnders signed for Milan, For some time now, the Portuguese had already worked side by side with Germany. in planning the squad for that season. Hence the contacts could occuras Martin assures.
They were looking for a replacement for Sergio Busquets. Then I also told Tijjani: ‘You’re not that kind of player.’
Martin Reijnders
However, despite Barcelona’s interest, The father recommended to his son that the best thing for his career would be to choose another destination. In this case, Milan. “Of course It’s flattering that they wanted it.After all, it is Bara, but they were looking for a replacement for Sergio Busquets. Then I also told Tijjani: ‘You’re not that kind of player.’ Without realizing it, you end up on the bench. “And you are another footballer who fails abroad.”ends in the ‘Algemeen Dagblad’.
