Santiago Giménez, the Mexican striker who crossed Europe from Milan to Porto, was defended by his agent Rafaela Pimenta in an interview with TNT Sports México. The spokesperson retraced the player's journey, highlighting the difficulties encountered at Milan and the reasons that made the transfer to Porto a favorable choice.
Pimenta began by describing Giménez's transition from the Argentine transfer market to the Rossoneri club, underlining that the player had chosen Milan because it was the club of his heart since childhood. “He passed up several other offers to focus on a rebuilding team,” he said, recalling that the decision was also management's most expensive transfer at the time. The agent then highlighted how Milan's context, characterized by constant changes in coaches and management, created an unstable environment in which finding continuity was difficult, especially for a foreign player who had to adapt to a new language and culture.
According to Pimenta, the experience at Milan did not allow Giménez to express himself at his best. “The club didn't have the stable structure needed to develop a player like him,” he said. “The player was involved in a situation bigger than his sporting performance, and did not have the right opportunities to demonstrate his value.” The agent also mentioned the player's injuries, but stressed that these were not the only factor that limited his chances to shine.
Giménez's new chapter at Porto has been presented as a "perfect match" by his representative. “Porto is the ideal team for him at this moment in his career,” said Pimenta. He praised the club's football, the people involved and the trust placed in him, elements which, according to the agent, will allow Giménez to return to expressing himself at the highest level. “The player is enjoying this experience very well and this is the most important aspect to be able to make the best of it,” he added.
Finally, Pimenta closed the interview by reiterating that Giménez's choice to move to Porto was motivated by the desire to shine again and to have a stable environment where he could show his skills. With the new club, the Mexican hopes to resume his professional growth and contribute to Porto's success in national and international competitions. The interview concludes with the expectation that the partnership between Giménez and Porto will result in positive results for both the player and the team.