Santiago Giménez returns to AC Milan as transfer chatter intensifies

Santiago Giménez is officially back with AC Milan. After wrapping up his World Cup run with Mexico, the 25‑year‑old striker reported to Milan’s preseason camp, undergoing physical tests and jumping straight into training for the 2026–27 campaign.

Club‑released footage shows Giménez working alongside Christian Pulisic and the rest of the squad at Milanello. But his presence on the field doesn’t guarantee he’ll stay in Milan — far from it.

A market still in motion

While Giménez trains in Italy, his future remains one of the hottest talking points in the European transfer market. Italian outlets report that his representatives are actively exploring alternatives, unsure of the role Milan plans for him this season.

Among the clubs showing the strongest interest is Porto, with Lazio and Fiorentina also monitoring the situation. Financial hurdles remain, but all three teams see Giménez as a potential fit if Milan opens the door to a move.

The World Cup shifted everything

Giménez’s World Cup was complicated: limited minutes and a sprained ankle against England disrupted his momentum and altered his market outlook. What once looked like a summer of big opportunities now feels more uncertain.

A decision that could define his career

For now, Giménez will wear Milan’s colors through preseason, hoping to convince the coaching staff he can reclaim the starring role he once held — the one that made him one of the club’s marquee signings.

But every training session is also an audition. Porto and Lazio remain alert, waiting to see whether Milan signals openness to a transfer. Giménez, meanwhile, is fighting to leave behind a difficult year and rediscover his best form.

The next few weeks will be decisive.

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