Porto bids to loan Santi Giménez; Milan demands sale
AC Milan have rejected FC Porto’s attempt to sign Mexican striker Santi Giménez on loan with an option to buy. Milan want a permanent transfer instead, despite Giménez moving to San Siro in February 2025 for a reported €32m–€37m.
Porto’s offer was reportedly a loan deal with a purchase option around €20m. Milan counter with a permanent fee requirement in the €20m–€25m range, which would still leave them accepting a loss versus their original outlay.
Giménez’s valuation has fallen quickly. Transfermarkt figures cited in the report put his market value at about €18m as of May 2026—roughly half of Milan’s reported price at the top end. Porto manager Francesco Farioli is said to have contacted Giménez directly, with negotiations handled by agent Rafaela Pimenta.
The standoff leaves both clubs under pressure as the transfer window progresses: Milan need a sale to improve their books, while Porto want attacking reinforcements but also to maintain financial discipline. The report suggests a potential compromise could be a structured permanent deal with installment payments, offering Porto cash-flow flexibility and Milan a guaranteed exit for Santi Giménez.
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