Santiago Giménez

Following his move to FC Porto, Giménez's current-season form is level with last season (Season 5→5), while his Rating held around 66. His peak season for form remains 2023/24 (Season 83).

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2026/27	FC PortoLoan · 1st	2	1	0	7.31	66	5
2025/26	AC Milan · 5th	16	0	1	6.49	66	5
2024/25	AC Milan · 8th	14	5	2	6.62	75	20
2024/25	Feyenoord · 3rd	11	7	1	7.24	68	24
2023/24	Feyenoord · 2nd	30	23	6	7.35	82	83
2022/23	Feyenoord · 1st	32	15	2	6.87	77	54
2022/23	Cruz Azul	5	5	0	7.12	—	—

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 4 earlier seasons in the full career.

Mexico · international

Side	Apps	G
Mexico	46	4

Career caps & goals — tournament breakdown in the full career.

Scout report

Squad depthCentre-forward

S. Giménez is a 25-year-old centre-forward at AC Milan, rated 66.3 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (26.2% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Giménez.

On the season, Giménez graded 5 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals and 1 assist in 16 appearances (0.1 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 5 → 5). Over the 5 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2023/24.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 66. At 25 Giménez is in his prime years, and a market index of 41.1 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

Read the full career report →

Past his 2023/24 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.

Peak: 2023/24Trending downBreakout: 2023/24StreakyInjury-hit 2025/26

66.3

Ratingi

a strong, regular top-tier starter

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

26.2%

Minutes

limited game time

0.1

Goal contrib / 90

low end product

Output in context · AC Milan finished 5th of 20 · an upper-table side

Apps

Goals

Assists

G+A

Goals / app

0 goals in 16 appearances (0 per game) — light end product the role wants to see climb. Add 1 assist for 1 goal contributions in all.

Strengths

Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 91/100).

Watch points

Game time. Only 26.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Output. 0.1 contributions per 90 is light for an attacking role — end product needs to climb.

Outlook

Rated 66.3 overall — a strong, regular top-tier starter. In the final third he profiles as a work-in-progress on end product (0.1 goal contributions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %26.2%

Available fixtures38 of 38

Goals / 900

Assists / 900.1

Goal contribution / 900.1

Defensive actions / 901.004

Player flow

Goal involvements1

Cards / 900.201

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around age 25 (~41), then tapers with age. At 25, Giménez sits on 41.1, at or near its peak. The blue line is Giménez's projected Rating — 66.3 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-forwards in the Primeira Liga with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0

Passing

Assists1

Defending

Tackles8

Interceptions1

Blocks1—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards2

Red cards0

Transfer history

FC Porto(on loan)Aug 2026 – now

AC MilanFeb 2025 – Aug 2026

FeyenoordJul 2022 – Feb 2025

Cruz Azuluntil Jul 2022

About S. Giménez

Santiago Tomás Giménez is a 25-year-old centre-forward who plays for FC Porto, born on April 18, 2001 in Buenos Aires, standing 182 cm tall. He is from Mexico. FC Porto currently sit 1st of 18 in the Primeira Liga.

This season

In the current season, S. Giménez has made 2 appearances with 1 goal and 0 assists across 43 minutes, averaging a 7.41 match rating over his last 2 rated games.

Recent matches

September 12, 2026: 4-1 win away at Casa Pia (28 minutes, 1 goal, 7.71 rating)
September 4, 2026: 2-1 win at home vs Moreirense (15 minutes, 7.11 rating)

S. Giménez's next match is on September 20, 2026, when FC Porto face Benfica at home in the Primeira Liga.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates S. Giménez at 66.3 with a Season form score of 5. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 20 career titles — among them the Concacaf Gold Cup and the Concacaf Nations League. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 9 recorded seasons, S. Giménez has totalled 195 club appearances with 71 goals and 18 assists for 5 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2020/21, with 36 appearances for Cruz Azul.

S. Giménez's career has also included time at AC Milan, Feyenoord and Cruz Azul.

On the international stage, S. Giménez has represented Mexico — 46 caps and 4 goals in our records.

Transfer news

→ FC PortoConfirmed

Porto seal €18m Santiago Giménez loan deal

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will it happen

FC Porto have completed the signing of S. Giménez — the move is confirmed, led by Football-Italia (coverage of official announcements) and corroborated by 16 reports (100% credibility).

100% credibility·66 reports·led by Football-Italia (coverage of official announcements)

The reports (66)

Trusted source · 95%Football-Italia (coverage of official announcements)ConcreteNamed source
Santiago Giménez has joined FC Porto on an initial loan from AC Milan with an option to buy that can become an obligation under conditions (official confirmations reported).
Santiago Giménez has joined FC Porto on an initial loan from AC Milan with an option to buy that can become an obligation under conditions (official confirmations reported).
Mixed reliability · 50%La Jornada (Mexico)
La Jornada (Mexico) reports Giménez presented at Porto after his transfer from AC Milan (coverage of Porto's announcement and presentation).
La Jornada (Mexico) reports Giménez presented at Porto after his transfer from AC Milan (coverage of Porto's announcement and presentation).
Trusted source · 79%Sky Sport
Santiago Giménez is close to leaving Milan for Porto on a loan with option/right-to-buy structure; Milan reportedly gave OK to the latest Porto approach and only final details remain.
Santiago Giménez is close to leaving Milan for Porto on a loan with option/right-to-buy structure; Milan reportedly gave OK to the latest Porto approach and only final details remain.
Mixed reliability · 50%TransferWatcher / CasaMilan (transfer coverage)
CasaMilan (Milan-focused outlet) report: confirmation Giménez to Porto is done — loan with option/obligation clause; they summarise club statements and reported terms.
CasaMilan (Milan-focused outlet) report: confirmation Giménez to Porto is done — loan with option/obligation clause; they summarise club statements and reported terms.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (Twitter/updates collected)ConcreteNamed source
Verbal agreement reached for Santiago (Santi) Giménez to join FC Porto from AC Milan on a loan with a buy option (fee reported ~€18m plus bonuses) and possible obligation — Fabrizio Romano reports the deal is agreed and the player cleared to travel.
Verbal agreement reached for Santiago (Santi) Giménez to join FC Porto from AC Milan on a loan with a buy option (fee reported ~€18m plus bonuses) and possible obligation — Fabrizio Romano reports the deal is agreed and the player cleared to travel.
Trusted source · 95%AC Milan (official club announcement, English)ConcreteNamed source
AC Milan confirm Santiago Giménez has joined FC Porto on loan with an option (which can become an obligation) to make the deal permanent.
AC Milan confirm Santiago Giménez has joined FC Porto on loan with an option (which can become an obligation) to make the deal permanent.
Trusted source · 95%FC Porto (official club announcement / Porto news)ConcreteNamed source
FC Porto announce the signing of Santiago Giménez on loan from AC Milan until 30 June 2027 (club statement / official Porto announcement).
FC Porto announce the signing of Santiago Giménez on loan from AC Milan until 30 June 2027 (club statement / official Porto announcement).
Trusted source · 83%A Bola (Portugal)ConcreteNamed source
A Bola (Portugal) report Porto have reached a preliminary agreement and later publish the club's official confirmation that Giménez is a Porto player until June 2027.
A Bola (Portugal) report Porto have reached a preliminary agreement and later publish the club's official confirmation that Giménez is a Porto player until June 2027.
Mixed reliability · 50%El Financiero (Mexico)ConcreteNamed source
El Financiero (Mexico) reports 'official' signing of Santiago Giménez by FC Porto and notes the loan-until-June-2027 structure mentioned in Porto's statement.
El Financiero (Mexico) reports 'official' signing of Santiago Giménez by FC Porto and notes the loan-until-June-2027 structure mentioned in Porto's statement.
Mixed reliability · 50%Renascença (Portugal)ConcreteNamed source
Renascença (Portugal) report: FC Porto formalise the hiring of Santi Giménez on loan from AC Milan; notes Porto will assume solidarity payments and mentions clauses (e.g. Milan retaining percentage on future sale).
Renascença (Portugal) report: FC Porto formalise the hiring of Santi Giménez on loan from AC Milan; notes Porto will assume solidarity payments and mentions clauses (e.g. Milan retaining percentage on future sale).
Mixed reliability · 50%MilanPress (Italy)ConcreteNamed source
MilanPress (Italian media) publishes the official communications from both Milan and Porto and reports Giménez has moved to Porto on loan with an option to buy.
MilanPress (Italian media) publishes the official communications from both Milan and Porto and reports Giménez has moved to Porto on loan with an option to buy.
Trusted source · 75%Record
Record reports Santiago Giménez is set to become an FC Porto player (deal described as an incoming loan with an €18m option to buy) — reported club-to-club progress and imminent travel to Portugal.
Record reports Santiago Giménez is set to become an FC Porto player (deal described as an incoming loan with an €18m option to buy) — reported club-to-club progress and imminent travel to Portugal.
Trusted source · 82%A BolaConcreteNamed source
FC Porto are pushing to sign Santiago Giménez from AC Milan with talks accelerating as Porto seek a striker before UEFA registration deadline.
FC Porto are pushing to sign Santiago Giménez from AC Milan with talks accelerating as Porto seek a striker before UEFA registration deadline.
Trusted source · 82%A BolaConcreteNamed source
FC Porto have a 'princípio de acordo' (principle agreement) to sign Santiago Giménez — details reported and the move described as likely to be closed in time for Champions League registration.
FC Porto have a 'princípio de acordo' (principle agreement) to sign Santiago Giménez — details reported and the move described as likely to be closed in time for Champions League registration.
Mixed reliability · 57%Fotbolltransfers.comConcreteNamed source
Fotbolltransfers (Sweden) reports clubs are agreed on Giménez to Porto, citing Fabrizio Romano: a free loan with an €18m buy option that can become mandatory.
Fotbolltransfers (Sweden) reports clubs are agreed on Giménez to Porto, citing Fabrizio Romano: a free loan with an €18m buy option that can become mandatory.
Mixed reliability · 46%ANSAConcreteNamed source
ANSA (Italy) reports that Santiago Giménez leaves Milan to join Porto (newswire coverage of the loan move).
ANSA (Italy) reports that Santiago Giménez leaves Milan to join Porto (newswire coverage of the loan move).
Mixed reliability · 53%Gazzetta dello Sport
Verbal agreement reached with Porto: loan with option to buy worth around €18–20m (option can become obligation on conditions).
Verbal agreement reached with Porto: loan with option to buy worth around €18–20m (option can become obligation on conditions).
Mixed reliability · 58%Sky Sport (Italy)ConcreteNamed source
Milan have given the OK for Giménez to join Porto; deal: free loan, Porto pay wages, €18m (+bonuses) buy option.
Milan have given the OK for Giménez to join Porto; deal: free loan, Porto pay wages, €18m (+bonuses) buy option.
Mixed reliability · 54%Goal
Deal closed in latest hours: loan with option to buy €18m plus bonuses (approx. €20m total); Giménez set to leave Milan for Porto.
Deal closed in latest hours: loan with option to buy €18m plus bonuses (approx. €20m total); Giménez set to leave Milan for Porto.
Trusted source · 83%A Bola (Portugal)ConcreteNamed source
Porto have reached agreement with Milan to sign Giménez on loan; player expected to arrive/present in Porto (reports say loan with €18m buy option).
Porto have reached agreement with Milan to sign Giménez on loan; player expected to arrive/present in Porto (reports say loan with €18m buy option).
Mixed reliability · 50%Fox Sports (Mexico)ConcreteNamed source
Giménez says goodbye to Milan and is set to sign for Porto — described as a one-year loan with an €18m option to buy (which can become obligatory on objectives).
Giménez says goodbye to Milan and is set to sign for Porto — described as a one-year loan with an €18m option to buy (which can become obligatory on objectives).
Mixed reliability · 50%La Opinión (Spanish / US‑Mexico)
La Opinión (Spanish-language outlet) reports Giménez's move to Porto as a loan from AC Milan, citing Romano and club announcements.
La Opinión (Spanish-language outlet) reports Giménez's move to Porto as a loan from AC Milan, citing Romano and club announcements.
Trusted source · 85%A Bola (reporting Fabrizio Romano/agent comments)ConcreteNamed source
Agent/links indicate Santiago Giménez has given his agreement to join FC Porto (player 'said yes'); clubs continue to negotiate terms between Milan and Porto.
Agent/links indicate Santiago Giménez has given his agreement to join FC Porto (player 'said yes'); clubs continue to negotiate terms between Milan and Porto.
Mixed reliability · 60%FussballTransfers
FussballTransfers (Germany) covers the story, citing reports (Di Marzio/Romano) that Porto are preparing a second bid for the Milan striker.
FussballTransfers (Germany) covers the story, citing reports (Di Marzio/Romano) that Porto are preparing a second bid for the Milan striker.
Mixed reliability · 50%PianetaMilan
PianetaMilan reports Romano’s update: Giménez to Porto close, with reports of loan + buy-option fixed at €20m and that Rodrigo Mora’s move is a linked piece to unlock the deal.
PianetaMilan reports Romano’s update: Giménez to Porto close, with reports of loan + buy-option fixed at €20m and that Rodrigo Mora’s move is a linked piece to unlock the deal.
Mixed reliability · 50%ClarosportsDenial
Clarosports (Spanish) reports Porto and Milan have resumed negotiations for Giménez after Milan rejected Porto's first offer, citing Fabrizio Romano as a source.
Clarosports (Spanish) reports Porto and Milan have resumed negotiations for Giménez after Milan rejected Porto's first offer, citing Fabrizio Romano as a source.
Trusted source · 85%Gianluca Di Marzio (calciomercato.it)Denial
Porto preparing a second offer for Giménez; reports Milan received and rejected a first loan-with-buy-option offer and negotiations remain focused on a loan with buy clause.
Porto preparing a second offer for Giménez; reports Milan received and rejected a first loan-with-buy-option offer and negotiations remain focused on a loan with buy clause.
Trusted source · 79%Record (Portugal)ConcreteNamed sourceDenial
Portuguese daily Record reports Giménez’s father confirmed negotiations with FC Porto and describes Porto as a 'great opportunity' while noting Milan rejected the opening bid.
Portuguese daily Record reports Giménez’s father confirmed negotiations with FC Porto and describes Porto as a 'great opportunity' while noting Milan rejected the opening bid.
Mixed reliability · 50%CasaMilanConcreteNamed source
Reports that FC Porto have opened talks with AC Milan to sign Santiago Giménez, with disagreement over loan vs permanent structure.
Reports that FC Porto have opened talks with AC Milan to sign Santiago Giménez, with disagreement over loan vs permanent structure.
Trusted source · 85%NOS (live transfer blog referencing Romano)Denial
Reports (NOS liveblog) summarising Fabrizio Romano say AC Milan rejected an initial FC Porto bid for Santiago Giménez and that Porto talks continue — coverage of an in-progress move.
Reports (NOS liveblog) summarising Fabrizio Romano say AC Milan rejected an initial FC Porto bid for Santiago Giménez and that Porto talks continue — coverage of an in-progress move.
Trusted source · 85%Eurosport (live transfers coverage referencing Fabrizio Romano and ongoing Porto talks)ConcreteNamed source
Santiago Giménez: multiple transfer reporters (including Fabrizio Romano referenced by live news outlets) say talks with FC Porto are progressing — proposal reported as a loan with buy option and personal terms/pitching to the player progressing (news coverage within last 72h shows deal 'progressing').
Santiago Giménez: multiple transfer reporters (including Fabrizio Romano referenced by live news outlets) say talks with FC Porto are progressing — proposal reported as a loan with buy option and personal terms/pitching to the player progressing (news coverage within last 72h shows deal 'progressing').
Trusted source · 95%Fabrizio Romano (official social/insider posts)ConcreteNamed source
FC Porto reach verbal agreement to sign Santi (Santiago) Giménez from AC Milan: loan with a buy option (reported €18m plus bonuses; can become mandatory based on appearances/targets).
FC Porto reach verbal agreement to sign Santi (Santiago) Giménez from AC Milan: loan with a buy option (reported €18m plus bonuses; can become mandatory based on appearances/targets).
Mixed reliability · 50%TV Azteca (Azteca Deportes)ConcreteNamed source
TV Azteca reports (citing Fabrizio Romano) that Santiago Giménez will leave AC Milan to join FC Porto on a loan with an €18m option plus bonuses which can turn mandatory.
TV Azteca reports (citing Fabrizio Romano) that Santiago Giménez will leave AC Milan to join FC Porto on a loan with an €18m option plus bonuses which can turn mandatory.
Mixed reliability · 50%Posta MX (Deportes)ConcreteNamed source
Multiple Mexican outlets (e.g. Posta MX) publish Fabrizio Romano's 'Here we go' report that Giménez is set to sign for Porto on a loan with an €18m buy option plus bonuses.
Multiple Mexican outlets (e.g. Posta MX) publish Fabrizio Romano's 'Here we go' report that Giménez is set to sign for Porto on a loan with an €18m buy option plus bonuses.
Mixed reliability · 50%Soy RefereeConcreteNamed source
Soy Referee reports Fabrizio Romano confirmed FC Porto reached a verbal agreement with AC Milan for Santiago Giménez: loan with option to buy €18m (+bonuses) that could become obligatory.
Soy Referee reports Fabrizio Romano confirmed FC Porto reached a verbal agreement with AC Milan for Santiago Giménez: loan with option to buy €18m (+bonuses) that could become obligatory.
Mixed reliability · 50%XEU DeportesConcreteNamed source
XEU Deportes reports that Santiago Giménez will join Porto after Porto and Milan reached a verbal agreement for a loan plus an €18m buy option (can become mandatory); cites Fabrizio Romano.
XEU Deportes reports that Santiago Giménez will join Porto after Porto and Milan reached a verbal agreement for a loan plus an €18m buy option (can become mandatory); cites Fabrizio Romano.
Mixed reliability · 50%Yahoo Sports (Sports.Au/International feed)
Yahoo Sports article (news brief) summarises Fabrizio Romano's report: verbal agreement for Giménez to Porto — loan with €18m buy option plus bonuses which can become obligatory.
Yahoo Sports article (news brief) summarises Fabrizio Romano's report: verbal agreement for Giménez to Porto — loan with €18m buy option plus bonuses which can become obligatory.
Mixed reliability · 65%ASDenial
Pressure is building between Giménez and Porto — reports say Porto preparing a fresh bid; previous offer (Aug 18) rejected and figures discussed include a loan and buy option obligation on conditions.
Pressure is building between Giménez and Porto — reports say Porto preparing a fresh bid; previous offer (Aug 18) rejected and figures discussed include a loan and buy option obligation on conditions.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (tweet / transfer journalist)ConcreteNamed source
BREAKING: FC Porto reach verbal agreement to sign Santi Giménez from AC Milan — reported as a 'free loan' with an €18m (plus bonuses) buy option that could become mandatory under conditions; Giménez expected to travel to Portugal to complete move.
BREAKING: FC Porto reach verbal agreement to sign Santi Giménez from AC Milan — reported as a 'free loan' with an €18m (plus bonuses) buy option that could become mandatory under conditions; Giménez expected to travel to Portugal to complete move.
Trusted source · 85%Gianluca Di Marzio (Sky / his site)
Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Milan and Porto re‑established contacts and that there is agreement/last details being finalised for Giménez's move to Porto.
Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Milan and Porto re‑established contacts and that there is agreement/last details being finalised for Giménez's move to Porto.
Mixed reliability · 50%Sports Illustrated (SI.com) — Spanish edition
Sports Illustrated (SI.com, Spanish edition) reports Porto closing in, cites Romano and Di Marzio and describes the reported loan-with-buy-option structure (including the €18m figure Romano published).
Sports Illustrated (SI.com, Spanish edition) reports Porto closing in, cites Romano and Di Marzio and describes the reported loan-with-buy-option structure (including the €18m figure Romano published).
Mixed reliability · 50%Fox Sports (Mexico)
Fox Sports (Mexico) reports Porto closing in on Giménez and cites Di Marzio and other Italian reporting about Porto preparing offers and that the move was close to completion.
Fox Sports (Mexico) reports Porto closing in on Giménez and cites Di Marzio and other Italian reporting about Porto preparing offers and that the move was close to completion.
Trusted source · 85%A Bola (reporting Fabrizio Romano)Denial
Reports that FC Porto have submitted a formal loan offer to AC Milan for Santiago Giménez (loan with buy option ~€15m); Milan rejected the opening bid and talks continue.
Reports that FC Porto have submitted a formal loan offer to AC Milan for Santiago Giménez (loan with buy option ~€15m); Milan rejected the opening bid and talks continue.
Trusted source · 75%A Bola (live market coverage)ConcreteNamed source
FC Porto in talks over Santiago Giménez — father confirmed negotiations; club pursuing the forward from AC Milan (negotiations ongoing).
FC Porto in talks over Santiago Giménez — father confirmed negotiations; club pursuing the forward from AC Milan (negotiations ongoing).
Trusted source · 82%A Bola
Santiago Giménez is being linked to FC Porto with negotiations reported to have progressed — the striker (currently at AC Milan) is repeatedly mentioned as 'more likely' to move to the Dragão.
Santiago Giménez is being linked to FC Porto with negotiations reported to have progressed — the striker (currently at AC Milan) is repeatedly mentioned as 'more likely' to move to the Dragão.
Trusted source · 85%Tribuna (report referencing Di Marzio)Denial
Reports suggest Porto were considering Giménez as replacement if Mora moved to Roma (reported interest / approach, no deal).
Reports suggest Porto were considering Giménez as replacement if Mora moved to Roma (reported interest / approach, no deal).
Mixed reliability · 54%Goal
FC Porto have been linked with AC Milan/other clubs' forward Santiago Giménez as a possible target if Rodrigo Mora leaves; Porto interest reported but talks described as complicated over figures/formula.
FC Porto have been linked with AC Milan/other clubs' forward Santiago Giménez as a possible target if Rodrigo Mora leaves; Porto interest reported but talks described as complicated over figures/formula.
Mixed reliability · 50%CasaMilan (Italian)ConcreteNamed source
Porto interest confirmed but described as exploratory; notes Porto asked for dossiers and that figures of €25–30m have been mentioned in some sources.
Porto interest confirmed but described as exploratory; notes Porto asked for dossiers and that figures of €25–30m have been mentioned in some sources.
Trusted source · 70%Football ItaliaNamed sourceDenial
Football-Italia reports talks continue between Porto and Milan over Santiago Giménez; Milan rejected an initial loan+€15m option bid but negotiations are ongoing (father confirms talks).
Football-Italia reports talks continue between Porto and Milan over Santiago Giménez; Milan rejected an initial loan+€15m option bid but negotiations are ongoing (father confirms talks).
Mixed reliability · 50%Yahoo Sports (syndicated Football-Italia)Denial
Yahoo Sports summary (syndicated Football-Italia) — Giménez talks with Porto continue; Milan rejected Porto's opening loan+€15m offer; negotiations ongoing.
Yahoo Sports summary (syndicated Football-Italia) — Giménez talks with Porto continue; Milan rejected Porto's opening loan+€15m offer; negotiations ongoing.
Mixed reliability · 50%MilanNews.itConcreteNamed source
Fabrizio Romano confirmed Giménez is fit and waiting for the 'fumata bianca' with Porto; reports collate Romano’s updates that Porto offered a loan with €15m option (becoming obligation on conditions) and Milan said no initially.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed Giménez is fit and waiting for the 'fumata bianca' with Porto; reports collate Romano’s updates that Porto offered a loan with €15m option (becoming obligation on conditions) and Milan said no initially.
Mixed reliability · 50%ItalpressConcreteNamed sourceDenial
Reports Giménez’s father confirmed negotiations with Porto are progressing; notes Milan rejected a loan-with-€15m option and that talks continue (cites A Bola reporting).
Reports Giménez’s father confirmed negotiations with Porto are progressing; notes Milan rejected a loan-with-€15m option and that talks continue (cites A Bola reporting).
Mixed reliability · 54%Goal
Goal (French) coverage: reports negotiations were paused then reactivated and covers Porto's interest and developments in Giménez transfer talks.
Goal (French) coverage: reports negotiations were paused then reactivated and covers Porto's interest and developments in Giménez transfer talks.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (Telegram mirror of his X posts)ConcreteNamed sourceDenial
Porto sent an official bid to AC Milan for Santiago Giménez consisting of a free loan with a €15m buy option (becoming mandatory on certain appearance/goal conditions); Milan rejected it.
Porto sent an official bid to AC Milan for Santiago Giménez consisting of a free loan with a €15m buy option (becoming mandatory on certain appearance/goal conditions); Milan rejected it.
Mixed reliability · 50%Sports Illustrated (SI.com) Spanish editionConcreteNamed sourceDenial
Porto presented a first official bid (reported as free loan with a €15m buy option that would become mandatory based on appearances/goals); Milan initially rejected.
Porto presented a first official bid (reported as free loan with a €15m buy option that would become mandatory based on appearances/goals); Milan initially rejected.
Mixed reliability · 50%RÉCORD (Mexico)
Sources report FC Porto opened talks with AC Milan over Santiago Giménez — initial Porto offer reportedly a loan with option; negotiations ongoing and talks restarted recently.
Sources report FC Porto opened talks with AC Milan over Santiago Giménez — initial Porto offer reportedly a loan with option; negotiations ongoing and talks restarted recently.
Mixed reliability · 50%El Imparcial (Spain)ConcreteNamed source
Reports Porto prepared to present a formal offer for a loan with an option to buy and that Giménez had agreed personal terms with Porto; cites Fabrizio Romano.
Reports Porto prepared to present a formal offer for a loan with an option to buy and that Giménez had agreed personal terms with Porto; cites Fabrizio Romano.
Trusted source · 79%Fabrizio Romano (X/Telegram post)ConcreteNamed source
Multiple outlets quote Fabrizio Romano’s original public report (tweet/Telegram) that 'FC Porto sent an official bid to AC Milan' — Romano's primary update is the journalistic source credited across the coverage (loan + €15m option reported).
Multiple outlets quote Fabrizio Romano’s original public report (tweet/Telegram) that 'FC Porto sent an official bid to AC Milan' — Romano's primary update is the journalistic source credited across the coverage (loan + €15m option reported).
Trusted source · 83%A Bola (Portugal)Denial
A Bola reports Milan rejected Porto’s formal proposal — described as a loan with an option-to-buy linked to objectives worth €15m — and Porto are looking elsewhere.
A Bola reports Milan rejected Porto’s formal proposal — described as a loan with an option-to-buy linked to objectives worth €15m — and Porto are looking elsewhere.
Trusted source · 87%GianlucaDiMarzio.comDenial
Milan rejected Porto's initial offer; talks ongoing — reports indicate Porto bid (loan with option) was turned down and further negotiations required.
Milan rejected Porto's initial offer; talks ongoing — reports indicate Porto bid (loan with option) was turned down and further negotiations required.
Mixed reliability · 65%AS
Multiple outlets (eg. local and Spanish-language) re-report Romano’s claim that Porto will submit a loan offer with option to buy; Spanish AS México references Romano and repeats the loan-with-option line.
Multiple outlets (eg. local and Spanish-language) re-report Romano’s claim that Porto will submit a loan offer with option to buy; Spanish AS México references Romano and repeats the loan-with-option line.
Trusted source · 85%Calciomercato (Nicolò Schira cited)
Nicolò Schira reports Giménez-to-Porto is at an advanced/final stage: loan with an option to buy (contract suggestion until 2031 1+4) and parties confident to close that week.
Nicolò Schira reports Giménez-to-Porto is at an advanced/final stage: loan with an option to buy (contract suggestion until 2031 1+4) and parties confident to close that week.
Mixed reliability · 50%Fox DeportesConcreteNamed sourceDenial
Reports Porto sent an official bid (free loan, €15m buy option clause that could become mandatory on performance) which Milan rejected; cites Fabrizio Romano.
Reports Porto sent an official bid (free loan, €15m buy option clause that could become mandatory on performance) which Milan rejected; cites Fabrizio Romano.
Trusted source · 95%Fabrizio Romano (Official Telegram/X archive)ConcreteNamed source
Porto are ready to advance and send an official bid for Santi Giménez — reported by Fabrizio Romano as a loan with a buy option; personal terms reportedly agreed.
Porto are ready to advance and send an official bid for Santi Giménez — reported by Fabrizio Romano as a loan with a buy option; personal terms reportedly agreed.
Mixed reliability · 61%Football-Italia
Reports Milan could accept a loan with an option to buy for around €20m (not an obligation) — Porto interest continuing; negotiation details and suggested €20m option mentioned.
Reports Milan could accept a loan with an option to buy for around €20m (not an obligation) — Porto interest continuing; negotiation details and suggested €20m option mentioned.
Mixed reliability · 54%Goal
Porto are strongly interested in Giménez; Porto proposing a loan with an option to buy while Milan prefer €25m permanent.
Porto are strongly interested in Giménez; Porto proposing a loan with an option to buy while Milan prefer €25m permanent.