As has been reported for several days now, Santiago Gimenez's future at AC Milan could soon take a decisive turn. It is a situation that risks becoming one of the most surreal stories in the club's recent history.
While Milan's summer transfer window appears to have been heading in the right direction, the strange situation surrounding Santiago Gimenez continues to dominate discussions. What looked set to be the beginning of a successful partnership has, in reality, almost never truly taken off.
The Mexican striker endured a disappointing campaign last season. He scored just one goal in almost an entire calendar year, and it did not even come in Serie A, as his only strike arrived in September during the Coppa Italia against Lecce. Recurring injuries, persistent physical problems, ankle surgery, and a relationship with Massimiliano Allegri that never really developed all contributed to his struggles.
After joining Milan in January following an outstanding spell at Feyenoord, "Bebote" initially looked right at home. He provided an assist for João Félix on his debut against Roma, then found the net in Serie A against Empoli before scoring in the Champions League against his former club, Feyenoord. However, his form soon collapsed, with a series of injuries further hampering his progress in a Milan shirt. As things stand, the Mexican forward is almost viewed as a burden for this squad.
Outgoing transfers: Porto interested in Gimenez
Porto manager Francesco Farioli has reportedly called Gimenez personally to reiterate how highly he rates him. During their conversation, Farioli outlined Porto's ambitious project and stressed the club's need to sign a top-class striker to fill the void left by Spanish forward Samu.
Gimenez expressed his pride at Porto's interest but also made it clear that he will leave the final decision to Milan, who must determine the conditions under which a transfer could take place. The coming weeks are expected to be decisive in shaping the Mexican striker's future. This was relayed via Milannews.it.
