Santiago Giménez

Recent reports from July 2026 link Santiago Giménez to Lazio, with Milan reportedly requiring at least €20-€25 million for a permanent transfer, though a loan with a €16-€17 million purchase option was also discussed. In June 2026, Orlando City was reportedly willing to pay up to $30 million (~€28 million), with Milan's asking price cited as €30 million. Around the same time, it was suggested Milan would ask Tottenham for the £30m (€34.6m) they originally paid. In late 2025, Sunderland was linked with a €30 million loan-with-obligation offer. The player's valuation in a potential swap deal with Roma in July 2025 was reportedly around €30 million. This follows his completed transfer from Feyenoord to AC Milan in February 2025 for a reported €32 million. Transfermarkt's valuation has reportedly decreased from €37 million in April 2025 to €25 million by December 2025.

Our valuation for Santiago Giménez is driven by the significant discrepancy between the €32 million fee AC Milan paid Feyenoord in February 2025 and his subsequent poor performance. While Milan's stated aim is to avoid a capital loss, setting a high initial asking price, the most recent transfer rumours from mid-2026 concerning Lazio and Orlando City suggest a more realistic market value in the €20-€28 million bracket. Our estimate reflects the likelihood of Milan accepting a loss to facilitate a transfer for the out-of-favour striker.