Romano: Gimenez was ‘never an option’ for Chelsea despite exit rumours

AC Milan could have ended the summer mercato without their €30 million January investment, Santiago Gimenez.

There is something about the Gimenez situation which just doesn’t sit right. In the winter mercato, the club opted to spend a large sum on the Mexican striker, but since his arrival, he’s had two coaches and several different systems.

Clearly, he has the talent to play for Milan, he would not have been bought if not. However, he is equally as frustrating with some things, as we have already seen this season. Whether this is a case of quality or no-confidence, though, will only be seen in the next few months.

Given Artem Dovbyk, or another Massimiliano Allegri-liked striker, did not arrive yesterday, the pressure on Gimenez’s shoulders may have increased tenfold. However, pressure sometimes makes diamonds.

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Gimenez to Chelsea: Never on

Whilst it seemed Roma were the only club trying for the striker, reports suggested that Premier League outfit Chelsea were sniffing yesterday, but Fabrizio Romano has shut down that idea, as MilanNews relays.

“Santiago Gimenez is staying at Milan, despite the openness in the final hours of the transfer window. The Mexican was never an option for Chelsea, while he had given Roma a complete opening.”