[GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 10: Tijjani Reijnders of Netherlands smiles as he looks on from the bench prior to the FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifier match between Netherlands and Malta at Euroborg Stadion on June 10, 2025 in Groningen, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 10: Tijjani Reijnders of Netherlands smiles as he looks on from the bench prior to the FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifier match between Netherlands and Malta at Euroborg Stadion on June 10, 2025 in Groningen, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)](https://football-italia.net/man-city-midfielder-reijnders-backs-milan/) Former Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, now at Manchester City, says he still follows the Rossoneri closely and believes they have what it takes to win the Scudetto this season.
Speaking to SportMediaset, via TuttoSport, the Dutch international admitted he will be glued to the screen for this weekend’s Derby della Madonnina, and made no secret of who he’ll be supporting:
“Of course I’ll watch the derby, no doubt about it – I’ll be cheering for Milan. They’re doing a really good job at the moment, and obviously the derby will be a tough game. But I’m confident Milan can win it.”
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 18: Tijani Reijnders of Manchester City looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Manchester City FC and Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 18, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 18: Tijani Reijnders of Manchester City looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Manchester City FC and Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 18, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Reijnders: ‘Milan are doing an excellent job’
The Dutchman joined Pep Guardiola’s side in the summer for around €55 million, after a standout season at San Siro, where his technique and energy quickly made him a fan favourite.
Despite his success in the Premier League, with one goal and two assists in ten appearances so far, his affection for Milan remains strong.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Tijjani Reijnders of Manchester City celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City at Molineux on August 16, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Tijjani Reijnders of Manchester City celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City at Molineux on August 16, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
“Can Milan win the Scudetto? I think they can. The opportunity is there this year: they’re doing excellent work. I really hope the club can soon achieve that second star.”
Reijnders also looked ahead to the Netherlands’ upcoming World Cup qualifier against Lithuania:
“We’re on the right track, but it’s not done yet. We need to finish the job on Monday and be ready for a difficult match.”
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