Santiago Gimenez was loaned to FC Porto from AC Milan for a fee of two million euro. Earlier in 2025, Milan had paid a sum exceeding thirty million euro for Gimenez. Regarding his transfer to Porto, Gimenez had discussions with former teammates, one of whom was Inbeom Hwang.

Santiago Giménez has started a new period in his career with Porto and stated that his intention in joining is to regain prominence, contribute goals, and take advantage of an opportunity he considers fundamental for his career. Giménez revealed that during negotiations he spoke with Francesco Farioli. He further revealed that Farioli expressed a desire to have him and described the squad as a family, which is what convinced the forward to join the Portuguese side. Giménez said that at AC Milan he was not at the level he would have liked and that he now begins a new stage with Porto.

According to A Bola, Santiago Giménez has been officially presented as a new signing for FC Porto.

According to Record, if FC Porto is required to purchase Santiago Giménez outright, he will sign a four-year contract valid until 2031. The same report states that if the option is exercised, AC Milan will be entitled to 10% of any future transfer of the player. The €2 million in bonuses are linked to the player's usage and FC Porto's qualification for the Champions League during the contract period.

A report from A Bola states that Santiago Giménez's loan to FC Porto from Milan includes a purchase option of 18 million euros plus €2 million in bonuses, and that this option can become mandatory if certain targets are met. The report specifies that the amount of playing time and the number of goals scored by Giménez will be the decisive factors for making the purchase clause mandatory. The €2 million bonus is related to his playing time and to FC Porto qualifying for the Champions League during the contract Giménez may eventually sign.

FC Porto has announced the arrival of Santiago Giménez, a former Feyenoord striker. The 25-year-old Mexican is on loan for one season from AC Milan. It is reported that Porto pays no loan fee to Milan, and the agreement includes a purchase option of eighteen million euros. Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano previously reported that this option can become mandatory under certain conditions.

Christian 'Chaco' Giménez confirmed that Santiago Giménez is in Portugal awaiting medical examinations on Monday to sign his contract, according to a report from Récord. He is expected to join Porto's training sessions starting on Tuesday. The report also states that negotiations were prolonged and that Porto was among the first clubs to approach him three weeks ago. The final decision to join Porto came after a detailed tactical analysis of the coach's style, offensive options, and the opportunity to compete in European elite competitions, as the sporting proposal was more influential than an initial dream of playing for Milan.

Santiago Giménez has arrived in Porto to sign for FC Porto. He landed at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport on a private flight from Milan, where he was met by club staff in the VIP area. Giménez is scheduled to undergo medical examinations and is anticipated to sign a contract with FC Porto until the end of the season, provided everything is in order. Record reports that the player is joining on loan in a deal that includes an 18 million euro purchase option, which could become mandatory if specific objectives are fulfilled. While in Milan, Giménez informed journalist Antonio Vitiello that he is ready and happy because it represents a new opportunity.

Santiago Giménez is traveling to Porto, where he is set to undergo medical examinations and be presented as a new signing for FC Porto. According to journalist Antonio Vitiello, Santiago Giménez said at his departure from Milan that he was ready and happy because it was a new opportunity. Antonio Vitiello reports that Santiago Giménez is leaving Milan to join Porto on loan.

According to A BOLA, FC Porto has reached an agreement with Milan for the loan of Santiago Giménez. He will join until the end of the current season on a deal that includes an option to buy for 18 million euros plus a 2 million euro bonus. The purchase clause may become mandatory if Giménez meets certain individual goals, such as playing time. The report states Santiago Giménez is arriving in Porto on Sunday night, with his official presentation expected to take place on Monday.

According to Matteo Moretto, Santiago Giménez is expected to be in Portugal today to finalize his transfer to Porto.

FC Porto and Milan have reached a preliminary agreement for the transfer of Santiago Giménez, according to a report by Fabrizio Romano that was confirmed by A BOLA. The Mexican forward will join on a simple loan, which includes an option to buy for 18 million euros plus bonuses. This clause may become obligatory if Giménez meets certain individual targets, such as playing time. He is expected to travel to Porto on Sunday or Monday, with the intention of being registered for the UEFA Champions League group stage before the Wednesday deadline.

According to Matteo Moretto, the deal for Santiago Giménez to transfer to Porto is completed. The transfer is a free loan that includes an option to buy for €18 million plus bonuses. This option will become mandatory if certain seasonal objectives are met.

According to Tuttomercato, Santiago Gimenez is close to leaving Milan for Porto because the two clubs are finalizing the last details of the agreement. The operation is almost complete, and the agreed-upon structure is a loan with an option to buy. The loan will be free, with Porto only covering the striker's salary.

According to Transferjournalist Matteo Moretto, negotiations between AC Milan and FC Porto regarding Santiago Gimenez are in the final stage. Details such as the possible transfer fee are not known. Gimenez has three years remaining on his contract at Milan.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Santiago Gimenez is in negotiations with Porto, which needs to formulate a proposal that satisfies Milan. Gerry Cardinale, owner of RedBird, has informed Gimenez and his agent that if he does not find a new club by September 2, he will remain out of the squad but will continue to receive his salary until January.

According to Tuttomercato, Milan is working on the sale of Santiago Gimenez and is attempting to include a 20 million euro buy obligation in negotiations with Porto. Porto has not yet matched the request but maintains active contacts. The possibility of last-minute interest from other European clubs seeking a striker has not been excluded.

Porto and Milan will resume negotiations for Santiago Gimenez, and a meeting between the two clubs is scheduled, according to journalist Matteo Moretto. In recent days, after the sale of Rodrigo Mora, Porto officially presented an offer to Milan for Gimenez. The offer was a loan with an option to buy for 15 million euros, which could become an obligation based on conditions related to the Mexican's goals and appearances. The amount was considered insufficient by Milan, who rejected the offer. Gimenez is training separately while awaiting an agreement between the two clubs. He was not called up for the match against Torino, and Milan has made his number 7 shirt available.

Francesco Farioli did not confirm if Santiago Giménez is the striker that FC Porto will sign. Farioli stated that many names have been heard regarding the number 9 position and that he will not talk about it unless a great opportunity arises. He also expressed a desire to secure more signings but did not specify how many.

Santiago Giménez has reached an agreement with FC Porto, a development that his representative, Rafaela Pimenta, confirmed on social media. Negotiations between Milan and FC Porto are ongoing to finalize the transfer, with an official announcement expected soon. According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Giménez has agreed to the move to FC Porto and is ready. Rafaela Pimenta also confirmed that the player is fully recovered from a right ankle injury sustained during the 2026 World Cup and is currently training individually while awaiting the outcome of the negotiations.

According to a report from A Bola, Santiago Giménez is training separately from the rest of the Milan squad and has not been included in the official squad number list for the 2026/27 season. The report states that the player is no longer considered part of Ruben Amorim's plans at Milan, amid negotiations between the club and FC Porto for his transfer. The report also notes that Giménez has recovered from a right ankle injury he sustained during the World Cup.

According to CalcioMercato, Santiago Gimenez has continued individual training and did not train with the rest of the squad as a precaution, in view of a possible transfer to Porto. Santiago Gimenez will not be available to Rubén Amorim for Milan's league debut against Torino.

Nicolo Schira reports that a new round of talks between Porto and AC Milan is expected today to finalize the signing of Santiago Gimenez. The report also states that Santiago Gimenez has a full agreement with Porto and is actively seeking to leave AC Milan as soon as possible.

Fabrizio Romano reported, and A BOLA confirmed, that FC Porto and Milan have resumed talks regarding the potential transfer of Santiago Giménez. The two clubs are in contact to understand how the deal might progress. According to the player's father, Chaco Giménez, speaking to FOX Sports, FC Porto is an excellent opportunity for Santiago Giménez to advance his career. An initial official offer from FC Porto, which consisted of a loan with a purchase option of 15 million euros that could become mandatory if certain objectives were met, was previously rejected by Milan. A new meeting between the parties took place in recent hours, and FC Porto may soon present a new proposal, with Milan seeking more favorable conditions. Santiago Giménez is currently prioritizing FC Porto.

Christian 'Chaco' Giménez, Santiago Giménez's father, stated on FOX Sports that there are ongoing negotiations between FC Porto and Milan for his son. He said that FC Porto made an initial offer, which Milan did not accept, and negotiations are continuing. According to a report by A BOLA, Milan rejected a loan proposal with an option to buy for 15 million euros from FC Porto. The report also stated that FC Porto had started to consider other targets, but a potential change in Milan's position could keep the matter concerning Giménez active.

A Bola reported that Milan has rejected a formal proposal from FC Porto for Santiago Giménez. The offer was a simple loan that included a purchase option of 15 million euros, which was linked to objectives. Milan's position is reported to have caused some surprise, as there appeared to be a mutual willingness among all parties at the beginning of the talks. If Milan does not change its position, FC Porto will focus on other targets.

According to Sky Sport, the parties involved in Santiago Gimenez's transfer from AC Milan to Porto are not close to an agreement. The Milanese club reportedly rejected Porto's most recent offer, as it was considered significantly below its financial demands. Despite the rejection, negotiations are still ongoing. Milan anticipates an improved financial bid from Porto, and a loan with an option to buy is not being discussed. Additionally, the Mexican center-forward is blocked in the team coached by Ruben Amorim by the new arrival Goncalo Ramos.

According to CalcioMercato, there is not yet an agreement between Milan and Porto for the transfer of Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez to the club led by Francesco Farioli. The Rossoneri club has reportedly indicated that an agreement between the parties is still distant. This is contrary to some information from Portugal suggesting the operation was close to being finalized after Rodrigo Mora's move to Roma.

CalcioMercato reports that the transfer of Santiago Gimenez to Porto is imminent. The forward, who is leaving Milan and is known as 'El Bebote', is close to joining Porto, which is preparing an official offer. The offer for Gimenez is imminent because the sale of Rodrigo Mora to Roma has provided Porto with 25 million in liquidity.

According to Matteo Moretto, the transfer of Santiago Giménez to Porto is imminent. The operation has been verbally arranged, and in the next few hours, the Portuguese club will present a written offer for a free loan with an option to buy, which was previously announced to Milan. The forward has already reached an economic agreement with Porto.

SportMediaset reports that the transfer of Santiago Gimenez to Porto is imminent. The deal is expected to be finalized soon and will be structured as a loan with an option to buy set at 20 million euros.

Porto's coach, Francesco Farioli, commented on Santiago Gimenez, who is leaving Milan and has been linked to the Portuguese champions. The latest market reports indicate the Mexican is nearing a move to Porto, with the deal possibly closing by tomorrow. The player is expected to move on loan with an option to buy.

According to journalist Nicolò Schira, negotiations indicate a contract valid until 2031, under which Santiago Giménez would be loaned by Milan to FC Porto for one season, with FC Porto having a purchase option. It is reported that Santiago Giménez has already agreed to contract terms with FC Porto.

Santiago Giménez is close to an agreement with Porto, according to Matteo Moretto. The parties are expected to finalize a full agreement on personal terms in the coming hours. There are advanced negotiations between the clubs, pending approval from Milan.

According to Corriere della Sera, Porto will seek an agreement with Milan for the transfer of Santiago Gimenez after Roma sends the payment for Rodrigo Mora. The Mexican striker has already agreed to the operation, while Porto and Milan are still discussing the financial details. Milan is open to the possible sale of Santiago Gimenez and asks for a figure between 22 and 25 million euros to avoid a loss. The parties are in negotiations.

Porto has resumed contact for Santiago Gimenez after an initial approach was made with the player during the World Cup. Negotiations are ongoing between Porto and Milan, and also between Porto and the player's entourage. According to Corriere dello Sport, Santiago Gimenez is open to joining Porto. The agreement between the two clubs is proving difficult, as Milan wants to avoid a loss on the sale and will ask for between 22 and 25 million euros. Porto is proposing a right to buy, while Milan seeks a secure or immediate gain.

According to transfer journalists Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, negotiations are in progress between FC Porto and AC Milan for a potential transfer of Santiago Giménez. It is reported that Giménez is receptive to the move and is keen to join the team of Francesco Farioli. The final details between the player and his potential new employer are under discussion. According to Matteo Moretto, the deal under negotiation is a loan transfer that includes an option to buy.

Gimenez's transfer negotiations with Porto are in the final stages, according to CalcioMercato. The player’s agents are in constant contact with Porto to finalize the last details of the agreement and to receive approval as quickly as possible. The willingness of the parties seems clear and, unless there are surprises, Gimenez could soon leave Milanello, as a move to Portugal is becoming increasingly probable for him.

According to Matteo Moretto, negotiations have started between Porto and Milan for Santiago Giménez. The two clubs are discussing a loan deal with an option to buy. There are also ongoing talks between Porto and the Mexican striker's entourage to define all contract details.

According to A Bola, FC Porto's SAD is aware of Santiago Giménez's situation and is considering what to do next. The club is evaluating several options and rejects excessive spending. Milan prioritizes selling the player, while interested clubs prefer a loan, which could possibly include a purchase option or clause. This preference is because Giménez suffered injuries in 2025/26 and ended the World Cup with a right ankle problem.

According to Tuttomercato, Porto is the leading contender for Santiago Gimenez and has intensified contacts with Milan. Porto currently has greater financial resources.

Santiago Gimenez of Milan is a target for Porto. According to Matteo Moretto, direct contact has occurred between coach Francesco Farioli, who is an admirer of the player, and Gimenez about a possible transfer. Currently, there are no concrete offers from Porto. The club would consider a loan with a buy option. Milan would only consider a sale with an obligation to buy, which could possibly be linked to sporting objectives. Lazio also has an appreciation for Gimenez.

Porto has reopened contacts with Milan to make Santiago Gimenez available to Francesco Farioli. According to A Bola, new contacts have occurred, which were facilitated by the mediation of Jorge Mendes. Porto has primarily considered a loan transfer, potentially with an option to buy. Milan does not consider this sufficient and would only reconsider if an obligation to buy is included. This obligation could be conditional upon achieving certain sporting results, such as winning the league or qualifying for the Champions League.

According to CalcioMercato, Porto has a renewed interest in Santiago Gimenez. Porto is coached by Francesco Farioli. There has been direct contact and Farioli wants a signing for the attack. In recent hours, Porto has made new contact and a new proposal for Santiago Gimenez. Santiago Gimenez did not travel with his Milan teammates to Australia. The official reason is that he is still recovering from an injury that affected him during the World Cup with Mexico. Gimenez is training at Milanello to be available for Ruben Amorim.

According to Italian reports citing journalist Daniele Longo, Milan is reportedly trying to convince FC Porto to sign Santiago Giménez through intermediaries. Milan evaluated options for the Mexican striker, who is not in Ruben Amorim's plans for 2026/27, and approached the management of André Villas-Boas to find a new destination for the player.

According to Nicolò Schira, Santiago Giménez is not a target for FC Porto. There had been rumors that Francesco Farioli was interested in Giménez.

Mexican international Santiago Giménez is expected to depart from Milan in the current transfer window. The reason for his exit is the player's poor performances for the club. He could potentially join Porto for a transfer fee similar to the amount Milan paid, while Orlando City, Lazio, and Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with the player.