Tijjani Reijnders, for many, was the player to build the future of AC Milan around, but it will not be the case.
Having a player like Reijnders makes things much easier for Milan. From a squad perspective, he improves the team massively, with his quality and flexibility. However, players will also prefer to come to a team with players like the Dutchman.
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Of course, he is not the only star who is possibly not going to be at Milanello next year. But, his exit is the closest to happening, and the most likely, as things stand with a medical scheduled for tomorrow.
Roll the credits
Calciomercato.com have written that the credits are already going, with a complete agreement in place and medical scheduled. For many, it is seen as a bargain for Manchester City, who are gaining one of the best midfielders in the league last season.
Unfortunately for the Diavolo, there is no risk of the deal falling now, even if time is running out to get the deal done, so we have already seen the last of Tijji. The English club moved early and quickly, and will secure the services.
The Rossoneri cannot dwell, though. Instead, they must get moving on a replacement, or even plural, replacements.
Huge mistake. This team will never have any consistency in midfield… yet here we are. Getting rid of our best performing midfielder. Get these American owners out! They’re just Musk clones tanking anything they touch.
The problem is, even if you have the money to buy Milan from RedBird, you would rather go and invest in a club like Sunderland in England.
Because it promises huge return on investment unlike Serie A teams whose owners aren’t always investing for gain, but for the love. Because of the Italian government’s policy.
Milan should move quickly for Malik Tilman from PSV. He also plays for the US national team and he’s only 23. Scored 12 goals this season. Perfect replacement and only valued at 25-30m.
But we also need a complete overall in midfield and defense. Only Fofana, Malik Thiaw and Pavlovic are worth keeping.
I think they want to get Dani Ceballos as his replacement.