Milan open to loaning Santiago Giménez to FC Porto | OneFootball

There is still no definitive confirmation, but the information coming out of Italy is positive for FC Porto. Milan are willing to let Santiago Giménez leave on loan until the end of the season, virtually at no cost beyond his salary and with a purchase option included. This is the kind of deal Porto’s SAD likes, as it does not require a major upfront investment and allows the situation to be reassessed in May 2027. The idea is to see how the 25-year-old Mexico international adapts to Farioli’s ideas and what sort of performances he delivers, while also assessing the response of Samu when he returns from injury.

Meanwhile, Lazio, who had Giménez as their top priority, have all but pulled out of the race for the striker, opening the door for FC Porto. True to his style, Gennaro Gattuso showed his displeasure when journalists asked him about the matter. “Santi Giménez? We need people here who are eager to be here. I’m not used to convincing players. You can’t promise anything in football. If someone wants to be here, they should come and put on the helmet, which is what we need this year. Otherwise, there’s no point,” he fired back, suggesting the striker is not interested in moving to the Roman club.

In Italy, it is still being reported that FC Porto and the player have already settled the final details, with Giménez accepting the financial and contractual terms offered. That agreement is seen as essential for the Dragons to move on to the next stage: direct contact with Milan, along with the formal presentation of an offer. So far, that step has not yet been taken. The mediation is said to be handled by Raul Pais da Costa, from the company AS1, agent of Rúben Amorim, the Portuguese coach who gave the striker his “marching orders.” The transfer window in Portugal closes on September 4, but FC Porto will have to complete all operations before that date, since Champions League registrations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on September 2.

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