AC Milan have officially signed Santiago Gimenez from Feyenoord in a €32 million deal, with the Mexican international penning a four-and-a-half-year contract at San Siro.
The move was finalized on transfer deadline day, making Gimenez Milan’s second signing of the mid-season transfer window following the arrival of Kyle Walker on loan from Manchester City.
🇲🇽 Gimenez’s Journey to Milan
Gimenez, born in Argentina but raised in Mexico, has been a standout performer for both Feyenoord and the Mexican national team (El Tri). Since joining Feyenoord from Cruz Azul in July 2022, he has been prolific, scoring 65 goals in 105 appearances for the Dutch club.
During his time in the Eredivisie, Gimenez:
- Helped Feyenoord win the Eredivisie title in 2022-23
- Lifted the KNVB Cup last season
- Scored 23 goals in 30 league appearances last term, ranking among the top scorers across Europe’s top 10 leagues
- Already netted 16 goals in 19 games this season
🗓️ Potential Champions League Reunion
Gimenez could face a quick reunion with his former club as AC Milan have been drawn against Feyenoord in the Champions League knockout phase play-off round.
- First Leg: February 12 in the Netherlands
- Second Leg: February 18 at San Siro
While January signings couldn’t feature in the final league-phase matches, Gimenez will be eligible to play in these crucial knockout fixtures.
🔑 Key Details of the Transfer
- Player: Santiago Gimenez
- From: Feyenoord
- To: AC Milan
- Transfer Fee: €32 million
- Contract Length: 4.5 years (until June 2028)
- Shirt Number: #7 (previously worn by Alvaro Morata, who left for Galatasaray on loan)
📊 Gimenez’s Career Stats So Far
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruz Azul | 88 | 21 | 11 |
| Feyenoord | 105 | 65 | 15 |
| Mexico (El Tri) | 32 | 4 | 3 |
💬 Milan’s Transfer Activity Heating Up
With Gimenez secured, Milan are not done yet. Reports from Italian media suggest the club is close to signing João Félix on loan from Chelsea, which could further bolster their attacking options.
After drawing 1-1 with Inter in Sunday’s derby, Milan currently sit eighth in Serie A. They’ll also face Roma in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals on Wednesday, with Gimenez potentially in line to make his debut.
⚡ What’s Next for Gimenez at Milan?
- Serie A debut potentially this weekend
- Champions League showdown vs. Feyenoord in February
- Key role in Milan’s push for a top-four finish and domestic cup success
Milan fans will be eager to see if Gimenez can replicate his Feyenoord form and help ignite their season both domestically and in Europe.
