Tijjani Reijnders has admitted his desire to play for AC Milan for years, and asserts that his squad still feels in the Scudetto race.

After the Netherlands’ 4-0 win over Hungary, Gianluca Di Marzio interviewed Reijnders in the mixed zone of the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. The midfielder – who has scored four goals and three assists in Serie A and the Champions League – discussed a number of topics.

“I am happy that the Netherlands has qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals, it is an incredible feeling. Now Bosnia and then the focus will shift back to Milan: we need to improve in the league, I am confident for the game against Juve,” he began.

After two defeats against Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen, the Rossoneri redeemed themselves by first beating Club Brugge and then Real Madrid in the Champions League. Slovan Bratislava, Red Star, Girona, and Dinamo Zagreb remain optimistic has been restored.

“In the Champions League, our fate is in our hands, but our goal is to finish in the top eight. The only way to do this is by winning games,” added Reijnders.

Eight also represents the number of points separating Milan from league leaders Napoli, although there is still one game left against Bologna, the former AZ Alkmaar player is not sure the title race is over.

“I don’t think it’s too late to win the Scudetto. There are a few teams within a few points. Milan is growing as a team and everything will improve,” he said.

Reijnders signed a five-year contract until 2028 when he moved from AZ Alkmaar to Milan last summer, but he confirmed that renewal is being discussed. amid rumors of interest from abroad.

“We are currently discussing the renewal but I cannot say more. However, I see myself at Milan until I am in my thirties. It is one of the most beautiful clubs in the world and it is an honor to play there. Wearing the number 14 of Cruijff is very special and I am happy at Milan.”