AC Milan are intensifying their efforts to sign Santiago Gimenez from Feyenoord, with the club preparing a strategic approach to secure the Mexican striker during the January transfer window. Calciomercato report that the Rossoneri have tabled an initial offer of 36 million euros, though Feyenoord is holding firm with a 40 million euro valuation.
The transfer negotiations are complex, with several key factors at play. Gimenez himself is eager to join Milan, having already verbally agreed to a contract that would run until June 2028, with an annual salary of approximately 3 million euros. His current contract with Feyenoord runs until 2027, and he currently earns around 1 million euros per season.
Milan have a robust financial strategy to fund this potential transfer. The club has accumulated significant funds from multiple sources, including:
– Champions League revenue (approximately 73 million euros)
– Player sales (22 million from Charles De Ketelaere’s transfer)
– Supercoppa Italiana winnings (around 10 million euros)
The club’s management, led by Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani, is particularly interested in Gimenez and believes he is the perfect fit for their project. Head coach Sergio Conceição also supports the potential signing.
Rafaela Pimenta, Gimenez’s agent, is actively working to facilitate the transfer, applying pressure on Feyenoord to consider an immediate sale. However, the Dutch club is reluctant to let their star striker go before a crucial Champions League match against Lille.
Despite the challenges, Milan remain optimistic about completing the transfer. The club is prepared to be patient and creative in its negotiations, potentially structuring the payment over time to meet Feyenoord’s financial expectations.
