René van der Gijp, speaking at KieftJansenEgmondGijp, believes AZ midfielder Sven Mijnans, a 26-year-old from the Netherlands, is ready for the next step in his career as he is enjoying a superb season. Amid reports of interest from clubs in Italy and England, Van der Gijp suggested that if Mijnans were to go to Atalanta, he could develop into a consistent and very good midfielder. He compared the situation to that of Marten de Roon, positing that Mijnans could similarly become a prominent player in Italy. A transfer for Mijnans to PSV, valued at around 15 million euros, was not completed last summer, and his market value is thought to have risen since. The player's current contract runs until mid-2028. This season, he has scored 5 goals and provided 1 assist in 8 Eredivisie appearances and has been capped 4 times for the Netherlands U21 team. Several clubs have been linked with him, including Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur, Bologna, and Fiorentina. Recent reports from March 2026 suggest a split valuation, with a price of around €30 million for Premier League clubs and €15 million for Italian clubs. He joined AZ from Sparta Rotterdam in January 2023 for a reported €2.5 million.