Official: Giménez joins Milan from Feyenoord on a 4.5-year deal | OneFootball

Santiago Giménez officially at Milan. (@acmilan.com)

Santiago Giménez is now officially a new player of the Rossoneri.

Giménez watched his new teammates at San Siro in the Derby della Madonnina against Inter last night, and today – on the transfer deadline day – the official announcement about his arrival came.

The 23-year-old Mexican, who holds an Italian passport, joins the squad of Sérgio Conceição, who is in dire need of a top-level striker who can make the attack of Milan dangerous again.

He costs Milan €35m (bonuses included); Feyenoord will also be owed a percentage of a future sale.

“Milan is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Santiago Tomás Giménez from Feyenoord Rotterdam. The Mexican striker has signed a contract that lasts until 30 June 2029,” a statement reads.

“Born in Buenos Aries (Argentina) on 18 April 2001, he started his footballing journey in the youth system of Mexican club Cruz Azul. He made his first team debut for Los Celestes in August 2017 and scored 21 goals in 105 appearances for the club, winning one Copa MX and one Supercopa MX. In the summer of 2022, he joined Feyenoord, with whom he made 105 appearances and scored 65 goals. He added to his trophy cabinet in the Netherlands: one Eredivisie title, one KNVB Cup and one Johan Cruyff Shield.

Santiago Giménez during training at Milanello. (@acmilan.com)

“Santiago made his debut for Mexico in October 2021. To date, he has made 32 appearances and scored four goals for El Tri.

“Giménez will wear the number 7 shirt.” Santiago has already trained with his new team and could make his debut in the Coppa Italia against Roma on Wednesday.