"Having undergone surgery on his right ankle on December 18th after a month of conservative therapy with no results, Gimenez is determined to use the final two months of the season to achieve some things. As Calciomercato.com report, he wants to carve out a valuable role for himself at Milan - also with an eye to his future - to regain top form, and to secure a spot in the Mexican national team's squad for the World Cup on home soil, kicking off in mid-June."
"Gimenez though is less of a target man than the German, and rather is a striker more accustomed to roaming the pitch to create space for team-mates and midfielders, as well as attacking the space left in behind opposing defences. The two-month period between March and May will be crucial in trying to gain popularity among both Allegri and the Milan management."
"Acquired in January 2025 for €35m including the fixed amount and bonuses, Gimenez signed a contract until June 2029 and earns a net salary of €2.5m net per season. The player and his entourage, led by agent Rafaela Pimenta, have repeatedly reiterated their desire to stay and fight for a spot."
Santiago Gimenez underwent ankle surgery on December 18th after unsuccessful conservative treatment and aims to use the final two months of the season to establish himself at AC Milan and secure selection for Mexico's World Cup in June. Acquired in January 2025 for €35m on a contract until 2029, Gimenez operates as a roaming striker creating space rather than a target man. Manager Massimiliano Allegri used him as a central attacking focal point early in the season. Milan has not deemed him unsellable, with Roma negotiating a swap and Premier League clubs Sunderland and West Ham expressing interest. The upcoming months are critical for Gimenez to gain favor with Allegri and Milan management, with his World Cup performance also influencing summer transfer decisions.
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