Santiago Gimenez has bid farewell to AC Milan with a social media post having headed to FC Porto on an initial loan deal.
On Monday night, Porto confirmed the signing of Gimenez on an initial loan deal with an option to buy. There is an conditional obligation to buy inserted into the deal too, which would be triggered based on certain team and individual targets.
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In his unveiling interview, the striker admitted he didn’t do as well as hoped at Milan, but insisted he has learned a lot too. Gimenez published a brief message on his Instagram page in which he thanked the fans for their support during his time at the club.
“It was a dream come true playing for AC Milan and sharing this time with you. I will always carry it in my heart. Thank you for everything, AC Milan fans. Forza Milan!!!”
As mentioned, there is a chance that the Mexican could still return to the club next summer if the objectives for the obligation are not met and the option is not exercised.
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I would have loved Gimenez stay in between 2nd choice and 3rd to provide competition for Ramos believing he can stay fit and contribute his quota while we introduce Camarda as our choice striker for Coppa then Gimenez as 2nd choice for same tournament. Part of restoring confidence in Gimenez, I believe.
same.i think 20 m for him would bebetter to just keep but now best case sccenario is he scores tons of goals and comes back if they dont get champion league. or scores tones of goals and comes back
Best of luck, Santi.
Big baby el bebote wish u good luck in ur new adventure
For his sake, I hope he meets those conditions to stay at Porto, but personally I think he’d have been a good fit for this system and been a valuable piece in the event that Ramos gets injured.
Anyway, how many of us commenting can say we scored goals for the clubs we supported as kids?
Will cheer him on in Porto.