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Tijjani Reijnders is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a striker for Italian club AC Milan and the Netherlands national team. He has scored 16 goals in Serie A, including 8 goals in his first season with AC Milan. Reijnders was born on June 24, 1995, in The Hague, Netherlands. He started playing football at the age of six with the youth teams of the club he played for. After that, he moved to the youth academy of FC Nijmegen, where he spent two years before joining AC Milan. In his debut season with AC Milan, Reijnders scored three goals in five appearances, helping the club reach the Coppa Italia final. However, injuries hampered his progress during the following seasons,Saudi Pro League Focus and he only managed one goal in 27 appearances before being sold to Serie A side Lazio for €12 million in the summer of 2016. After a successful trial period with Lazio, Reijnders signed a four-year contract with AC Milan in the summer of 2016. He made his debut for the club in a Champions League match against Inter Milan on September 11, 2016, scoring a late equalizer. During his time at AC Milan, Reijnders has been a key player in the team's success. He has scored 16 goals in 36 matches across all competitions, which ranks him second highest among Serie A players. His goals have helped AC Milan secure their place in the UEFA Champions League and Serie A title in consecutive seasons. Reijnders has also won several awards throughout his career, including the Golden Boot award in the 2018-19 season. He has been a key member of the Dutch national team, earning 10 caps for the Netherlands and scoring three goals in his debut match against France in 2017. Overall, Tijjani Reijnders is a talented and versatile player who has proven himself as a key player in the AC Milan team. Despite facing challenges along the way, he continues to be a valuable asset to the club and the nation. |
