☝️It wasn't easy at all: Santi Giménez revealed why he chose Mexico | OneFootball

AC Milan forward Santiago Giménez has established himself as the standout figure of the Mexican national team. In the latest episode of Claro Sports' documentary series "La Selección en Tus Manos," the striker revisited the complex process that led him to choose to represent El Tri over his native Argentina ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Mexican identity over Argentine weight

Born in Buenos Aires in 2001, Giménez moved to Mexican soil at the age of four when his father, Christian 'Chaco' Giménez, signed for Veracruz. Although his entire family is South American, his childhood memories tipped the scales.

"If I had thought about it in terms of what was more convenient for me, I would have chosen Argentina because it gives you a different kind of name recognition. But I decided with my heart," confessed the 25-year-old forward.

A career backed by titles

Although Argentina's under-20 team tried to recruit him in 2019 through Esteban Solari, "Bebote" remained firm in his commitment to Mexico, where he made his senior debut in 2021. Since then, his story with El Tri has been golden, winning the 2023 and 2025 Gold Cups, as well as the 2025 Concacaf Nations League.

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