Santiago Giménez has joined FC Porto on loan from AC Milan until 30 June 2027. Milan confirmed the move on 31 August, specifying a purchase option that becomes an obligation if certain conditions are met. The announcement supersedes the earlier report of an optional purchase without a conditional obligation.
A Bola reports an €18 million purchase price plus up to €2 million in bonuses, and says Milan would retain a ten per cent share of a future transfer if the purchase goes ahead. These figures concern a possible permanent move; they are not a disclosed payment for the current loan.
Football Italia reports that the negotiations progressed after the clubs introduced conditions linked to appearances. Milan’s announcement does not specify the exact thresholds. The distinction matters: the loan is complete, while the eventual purchase and any additional payment depend on how the agreement operates over the season.
The Mexico forward joins Francesco Farioli’s side in Portugal after a difficult spell in Italy. Football Italia records seven goals and six assists in 37 competitive Milan appearances. A Bola says he will wear number 29 at FC Porto, where the temporary move gives him a new setting for the season.
What remains unconfirmed
- Milan’s announcement does not disclose a loan payment or exact purchase triggers.
Corrections
- Corrected the destination from the Brazilian club Porto to FC Porto in Portugal. Updated the report to the announced loan and separated the conditional purchase terms from any loan payment. Earlier history is retained; club-based model outputs require a new assessment.