Santiago Gimenez reaffirmed his commitment to AC Milan following their 3-0 Coppa Italia win over Lecce, stating he never considered an exit despite transfer rumors during the summer. The Mexican striker opened the scoring at San Siro after a well-placed cross from Davide Bartesaghi, marking his first competitive goal of the season.
Speaking to Mediaset after the match, Gimenez expressed relief and optimism: “As a striker, you need to score. I had many chances in recent games, but the goal finally came, and I hope it’s the first of many.”
Reflecting on the speculation around his future during the final days of the transfer window, he was clear about his intentions: “Playing for Milan was my dream as a child. I’ve always wanted to stay here, and from the very beginning, I never thought about leaving.”
The goal not only helped Milan advance to the Coppa Italia round of 16 but could also be the confidence boost Gimenez needs to silence critics and build momentum moving forward.
