Scotland lesson by Tijjani Reijnders demonstrates AC Milan inflicted Rangers a £17 million blow.

Some Rangers supporters may not even recognize Tijjani Reijnders, let alone find it difficult to pronounce.

In fact, until the Netherlands sent Scotland a gentle reminder of Euro 2024 at the intermission, some football fans may not have noticed the 25-year-old Dutchman.

In an encounter where John Souttar did not play, Tijjani Reijnders contributed to a 4-0 thumping of Steve Clarke’s team, making an impression in Amsterdam.

The six-foot midfielder also scored the game’s first goal, blasting a long-range shot past Angus Gunn that you can watch in the ViaPlay highlights below at 2:36. I apologize to Michael Stewart ahead of time.

However, for those who are unaware, Giovanni van Bronckhorst may have brought Tijjani Reijnders to Ibrox.

Tijjani Reijnders is a name that some Rangers fans would not even know, let alone find hard to pronounce.

In fact, some football fans could have missed the 25-year-old Dutchman until the Netherlands gently reminded Scotland about Euro 2024 at the halftime.

Tijjani Reijnders had an impact in Amsterdam, helping to lead his club to a 4-0 beating of Steve Clarke’s squad in a match in which John Souttar did not play.

The six-foot midfielder also scored the opening goal of the match, beating Angus Gunn with a long-range strike that you can see in the 2:36 ViaPlay highlights below. I’m sorry in advance to Michael Stewart.

But in case you missed it, Giovanni van Bronckhorst was in charge at Rangers and could have welcomed Tijjani Reijnders to Ibrox if it hadn’t

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Rangers, Tijjani Reijnders, and Bert Konterman
Rangers were strong contenders for Tijjani Reijnders when he was still in the Netherlands, but the midfielder has now carried his excellent play with AC Milan to the international scene.

In an interview with the local publication NOS back in September, Bert Konterman made headlines in the Dutch media when he said that Reijnders’ father had approached him for guidance over Rangers’ interest.

When Tijjani started playing for AZ Alkmaar, the former Ibrox midfielder advised him to stay put since he would soon be eligible for a larger move.

Although the midfielder signed a £17 million contract with AC Milan a year later, Bert Konterman didn’t exactly help us out with this one.

“My old club, the Rangers, wanted him [Reijnders],”

Konterman stated. “Martin, the father of the player, asked me what was prudent.

I reasoned that staying in Arizona would be wiser. Although the Rangers are a large team, he wasn’t ready at Arizona, and perhaps larger teams will arrive in a year.

In addition, I believed he would be more at home playing Italian or Spanish football. Luckily, that turned out to be true. It is fortunate that he did not go.

“His perseverance has undoubtedly paid off. He played for AC Milan after having a great season at AZ.

Dutch midfielder would have defied the trend at Ibrox
During Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s tenure, a Dutch player was set to join Rangers in 2022, but Ross Wilson informed the AGM that he had chosen to transfer elsewhere.

While it’s still there It’s unclear how far down the Rangers’ interest in Tijjani Reijnders went, but the midfielder seems to have been linked to a number of Dutch stars at the time.

The club was also strongly associated to poor Dutch prospects like Xavi Simons or Danilho Doekhi, which is one of the most stinging disappointments from Gio’s rule.

Holland versus Scotland – A friendly match
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Rangers might still be sitting on one of the most promising players in European football if a deal had been done for Tijjani Reijnders.

As the midfielder approaches his prime, Rangers supporters watching Scotland lose to the Netherlands this summer would have seen that he was a player to watch at Euro 2024 in Germany.

It’s unfortunate.

The AC Milan player was never shown to us wearing a Rangers uniform!

As the international break draws to an end, celebrities are expected to represent their nations.
As the international break draws to an end, these three Rangers players are probably going to represent their nations.

In the upcoming months, there will likely be no shortage of reports linking Rangers with new left-backs, given there have been hints that Borna Barisic already has an agreement in principle with Turkish team Trabzonspor.

Since the year began, a number of players, including James Penrice, who is headed to Hearts, Owen Beck, Anass Salah-Eddine, Fredrik Oppegard, and several more, have been considered as possible additions to Philippe Clement’s team.

Meanwhile, if not for APOEL, a January deal for Jefte Vital could have been finalized.

Nicosia’s unwillingness to discontinue the defender’s loan stay in Cyprus, held by Fluminense.

Livingston FC vs. Rangers FC: A decisive Scottish Premiership match
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Rangers need to take Borna Barisic’s place.
Barisic’s contract expires on July 1st, so the Rangers might yet make a summer return to acquire Jefte.

In a few months, another left-back who was suggested as a possible successor to the long-serving player will also be free to sign elsewhere. And FC Twente has stated on their official website that Gijs Smal, who has been connected to Rangers through publications in both Scotland and the Netherlands, will be leaving Enschede when the current campaign comes to an end. This is one of the worst-kept secrets in Dutch football.

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The statement said, “Ricky van Wolfwinkel, Joshua Brenet, and Gijs Smal have expiring contracts.” “Gijs Smal has made it clear that he intends to leave FC Twente at the end of the current season and will not be renewing his contract.”

In addition, Twente says they are still in talks to keep Van Wolfswinkel, their striker. But with regards to Smal, who was reportedly valued at roughly £2.5 million after leading the league in assists the previous season, the Eredivisie’s bright lights seem to have conceded defeat.

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Now, all the signs point to Feyenoord being Smal’s final destination rather than Ibrox. However, until his transfer to the current Dutch champions is officially confirmed, Clement’s side

cannot be completely disregarded in the race.

The Feyenoord move is still pending confirmation.
Naturally, as soon as the rumors started to circulate, my phone blew up. I put it away after fifteen minutes! A few weeks back, Smal said to ESPN.

“Since there is nothing yet, I found it odd that anything like this would emerge nevertheless. Let me be clear: I would be dishonest if I claimed to have never spoken to Feyenoord. Since I am a free transfer, I’m orienting myself.

Additionally, I’ve communicated with other clubs. They are acting as though I am a Feyenoord player already, but that is untrue as of right now.

Turkey-based reports state that Trabzonspor is attempting to entice John Lundstram to the

the Black Sea’s banks next to Barisic. Additionally, Lundstram’s contract expires this summer, and the loss of one of Rangers’ most important players would be devastating.

Rangers now have a gifted left-back in Barisic who is prepared to take over for the always improving Ridvan Yilmaz.