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FC Porto Opens Talks to Sign Santiago Giménez From AC Milan

Farioli has pitched Giménez to Porto with talks stalled over whether the move would be a loan or a €20–25m sale.

Overview

  • Porto has held early discussions with AC Milan and Giménez’s agent Rafaela Pimenta about bringing the 25-year-old striker to Portugal.
  • Porto’s manager Francesco Farioli has personally outlined the role he would offer Giménez and the player has shown interest in the move.
  • The two clubs are divided on deal structure because Porto prefers a low-risk loan with an option to buy and Milan wants a permanent sale in the €20–25 million range.
  • Milan is open to a loan that includes an obligation to buy as a compromise and is motivated by a need to recoup part of the fee it paid to Feyenoord.
  • Giménez has fallen down Milan’s pecking order after limited minutes and injury setbacks, so a move to Porto is being framed as a chance for regular playing time and a career reset.