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“Milan’s Reijnders Picks Ronaldinho Over Messi as Idol”

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"Milan's Reijnders Picks Ronaldinho Over Messi as Idol"
"Milan's Reijnders Picks Ronaldinho Over Messi as Idol"

Chukwueze’s AC Milan Teammate Tijjani Reijnders Names Ronaldinho, Not Messi, as Childhood Idol

AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders recently opened up about his footballing inspirations, sharing that Brazilian legend Ronaldinho, not Lionel Messi, was his childhood idol. Despite the immense popularity and influence of the 2022 World Cup-winning captain Messi, Reijnders revealed that it was Ronaldinho’s mesmerizing skills and joyful playstyle that first captured his imagination as a young footballer.

In an interview with Lega Serie A’s official channel, Reijnders provided insights into his early football journey and the players he admired most. The Dutch midfielder, who joined Milan from AZ Alkmaar in 2023, spoke about how his father introduced him to football at the tender age of five, kicking his first ball in their family garden. From then on, football became his passion, and Ronaldinho quickly became the player he looked up to.

Ronaldinho’s Influence on Reijnders

Reijnders was captivated by Ronaldinho’s flair on the field, citing the Brazilian’s unique ability to play with joy and creativity. Ronaldinho’s trickery, dribbling, and iconic smile left a lasting impression on the young Dutchman.

“When I was very young, my idol was always Ronaldinho,” Reijnders said during the interview. “I admired his skills, how he played with so much joy on the pitch. Even now, his style of play is something I try to emulate.”

While Ronaldinho might have been his childhood hero, Reijnders acknowledged that he grew to appreciate Lionel Messi’s genius as he matured as a player. Messi’s incredible vision, technical precision, and overall football intelligence continue to motivate Reijnders today, despite Ronaldinho being his first love in football.

“I also admire the genius of Lionel Messi,” Reijnders added. “Unfortunately, I haven’t met them yet, but I would pay to do so in the future.”

Aiming for Serie A Glory with AC Milan

Since his arrival at AC Milan, Reijnders has settled into life in Italy and is focused on helping the Rossoneri achieve their goal of winning the Serie A title. However, Milan’s recent form has seen them fall five points behind defending champions Napoli following a 2-1 loss to Fiorentina. Despite the setback, Reijnders remains confident that the team can bounce back and make a strong push for the Scudetto.

“Our aim is to win the Scudetto this season,” Reijnders stated. “We’ve had a slow start, but the quality in this team is undeniable, and we are determined to turn things around after the international break.”

AC Milan fans will be hoping that Reijnders can channel the inspiration he has drawn from legends like Ronaldinho and Messi to elevate his performances and help guide the team to success in Serie A this season.

Social Media Reactions:

  1. @Milanista98: “Love how Reijnders appreciates Ronaldinho’s joyful football style! He’ll bring that flair to Milan!”
  2. @FootyFanatic: “No Messi? Surprising! But Ronaldinho’s magic on the pitch is undeniable. Respect to Reijnders for his choice.”
  3. @DutchDelight: “Reijnders picking Ronaldinho as his idol is classic! You can see some of that creativity in his game.”
  4. @BallersWorld: “Ronaldinho was everyone’s hero growing up. Glad Reijnders is keeping that legacy alive at Milan!”
  5. @ACMilanForever: “Forget Messi, Ronaldinho is the GOAT! Reijnders knows what’s up! #ForzaMilan”
  6. @NaijaFootball: “Ronaldinho ahead of Messi? Reijnders must really value that joyful, creative playstyle. Great choice!”
  7. @TijjaniFanclub: “It’s cool to see Reijnders honoring Ronaldinho. His dribbling could be key to Milan’s Scudetto chase!”
  8. @FootballVibes: “Ronaldinho influenced so many players, and Reijnders is another one. Milan got a gem!”
  9. @SerieAExpert: “Reijnders idolizing Ronaldinho shows where his playstyle comes from. Can’t wait to see more of him!”
  10. @MilanMagic: “Reijnders’ love for Ronaldinho makes sense when you see how he moves on the pitch. True baller!”
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