Mexican forward Santiago Giménez fulfilled a dream by signing with Milan. Upon joining the Italian team, he referenced legendary figures such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Nesta, Pirlo, and Gattuso who were part of the club in the past and expressed his desire to leave his own mark in the history of Mexican football.
Santiago Giménez acknowledged that comparisons with Hugo Sánchez and Javier Hernández are inevitable, but asserted that he will seek to build his own legacy. He emphasized that Milan is a club he identifies with due to its passion, strength, and thirst for victory, and highlighted that he feels supported by Mexico in this new stage of his career.
The player also thanked Zlatan Ibrahimovic for his trust and support in adapting to the team. Santiago Giménez expressed excitement about the challenge of joining a historic club like Milan, although he recognized the pressure of being the offensive reference at a time when the team is struggling to score goals.
In his official presentation to the media, the Mexican forward stressed that he is willing to give his all on the field and that his goal is to leave a mark both at Milan and in national football. Despite the high expectations, Santiago Giménez highlighted that in Cruz Azul and Feyenoord he managed to overcome similar challenges and that his focus remains the same: to work hard and prove his worth in every match.
