AC Milan’s failure to qualify for European competitions will have repercussions, potentially including the future of Tijjani Reijnders.
After a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, some star players may be forced to consider their future at Milan. Even though Reijnders renewed his contract recently until 2030, the interest from some top clubs around Europe could prove to be tempting.
Reijnders: Man City vs. Real Madrid?
This morning’s edition of Corriere dello Sport (via MilanPress) confirms that with no UEFA competition to look ahead to in 2025-26, the Rossoneri will most likely be forced to raise money to compensate for the loss of revenues.
The main candidate in terms of big sales is Reijnders, Pep Guardiola’s number one target for the summer window. Given Kevin De Bruyne’s farewell from Manchester City, the Premier League side could accelerate for the Dutchman.
A first offer is expected in the next few days but Milan have already been clear: under €70m there won’t even be any talks. Thus, it remains to be seen to what extent the Citizens are willing to test the Rossoneri’s resolve.
However, the paper adds to watch out for Real Madrid, as Los Blancos have asked for information on the former AZ Alkmaar man. It is possible that an ‘international auction’ for Reijnders will break out, which would allow Milan to generate more money.