Gimenez's father assured as FC Porto talks with Milan continue
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FC Porto are in ongoing negotiations to sign AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez, with the Mexican forward's father having been reassured about the situation amid stalled talks over the summer.
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Attributed to original sourceMilan have not even given Santiago Gimenez a squad number for this season, as his father confirms talks with FC Porto are continuing. ‘They are in negotiations.’
The striker is not part of their plans for this term, and has probably already played his final game in the Rossoneri jersey.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 09: Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) This was made pretty evident by the fact the club announced its squad list on the Lega Serie A website, leaving some names out entirely.
They are Gimenez, Christopher Nkunku, Youssouf Fofana and Fikayo Tomori.
Gimenez cut from Milan squad MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan celebrates with team mates Davide Bartesaghi and Samuele Ricci after scoring to give the side a 1-0 lead during the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16 match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images) Milan rejected the opening offer from Porto of a loan with option to buy for €15m, becoming an obligation if certain conditions are met.
This is because they invested €30.2m plus add-ons to buy the Mexico international from Feyenoord in February 2025.
So even if his injury record has been disastrous in recent months, the club still believes it can get a better deal.
Multiple reports including Milan News, A Bola and more all confirm the negotiations are continuing, with both sides confident they can shake hands fairly soon.
“Santi is fine. They are in negotiations. FC Porto made an initial offer, which everyone knows Milan did not accept, but the negotiations continue,” Chaco Gimenez told Fox Sports Mexico.
“It is a great team, with a history of playing Mexican talent. I feel that this is a great opportunity. Many talk about Santi’s record with Milan, but they don’t say he was out injured for seven months.
“Porto coming for him at a moment like this is very good, and it means he did something great in the past. The most important thing is that he’s physically fit now, he hasn’t lost his hunger, he wants more and more.”
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What happened
FC Porto remain in discussions to sign Santiago Gimenez from AC Milan, where the Mexican striker spent last season on loan from Feyenoord before Milan exercised their option to buy. The player's father has reportedly been contacted and assured about the ongoing process. Milan are understood to be open to a sale for the right fee, while Porto are weighing whether to formalize a permanent offer. The situation reflects both clubs' contrasting needs: Milan looking to recoup investment, and Porto seeking a proven goalscorer.
Chance analysis
After a difficult debut season at San Siro following his move from Feyenoord, Gimenez looks set for a swift return to Portuguese football, where he previously starred for Porto's rivals Benfica. For Milan, recouping on a striker who never quite adapted to Serie A would represent a pragmatic piece of business. For Porto, landing a 24-year-old international with a proven track record in the Eredivisie would be a statement signing, though the fee and structure of any deal remain the sticking point.
Milan could lose a squad striker if a deal is reached, while FC Porto would gain a proven centre-forward should negotiations conclude successfully.