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Santiago Giménez joins FC Porto on loan

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Santiago Giménez has officially joined FC Porto on loan from AC Milan for the 2026/27 season. The agreement includes an option to purchase the player’s sporting and economic rights for a fixed fee of €18 million, plus up to €2 million in performance-based bonuses. This purchase becomes mandatory if Giménez meets specific sporting ~~objectives, such as a required number of appearances or goal counts. As part of the arrangement,~~ objectives. AC Milan will retain a 10% clause on any future ~~sale of the player,~~ sale, while Porto ~~will assume~~ assumes responsibility for solidarity mechanisms. The 25-year-old Mexican ~~striker, nicknamed ‘El Bebote’,~~ striker arrived in Portugal to revitalize his career following a difficult period at ~~Milan, where he recorded seven goals and six assists in 37 appearances while struggling~~ Milan. To avoid non-EU player quotas, Giménez is registered with ~~injuries.~~ Italian nationality on the Liga Portugal platform due to family ancestry, though he remains a Mexican international. Giménez made his official debut for FC Porto as a substitute in the 74th or 75th minute during a 2-1 Primeira Liga victory against ~~Moreirense in the fifth round of the competition.~~ Moreirense. Replacing André Silva, he recorded two shots on target and several defensive actions. While he did not score, his aggressive ~~attacking~~ style drew positive ~~reactions from fans. Following the debut, Porto coach~~ fan reactions. Coach Francesco Farioli noted that while Giménez is motivated, ~~the player needs to regain~~ he must improve his physical conditioning ~~after~~ following a difficult summer. ~~His registration remains a point of note, as he is listed with Italian nationality on~~ In his subsequent appearance, Giménez made his UEFA Champions League return, entering the ~~Liga Portugal platform~~ match in the 72nd minute against Manchester City. Porto lost the fixture 0-2 at the Estádio do Dragão, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals. Farioli has continued to ~~allow him~~ manage Giménez’s minutes to ~~play as an EU citizen and avoid non-EU player quotas, though he remains a Mexican international.~~ facilitate his adaptation process following his move from AC Milan.

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