The Mexican international still has no clear future and his entourage is preparing for the worst.
01/08/2024 – 19:27hs CST
© IMAGO/Box to Box PicturesThe Mexican international still has no clear future and his entourage is preparing for the worst.
Santiago Gimenez was not part of the last pre-season friendly played by Feyenoord. The youth player Blue Cross He joined the Rotterdam team’s training sessions late and the coach decided not to rush his preparation. On Sunday, the Dutch team will play for the first title of the new season and Giménez’s future remains undefined.
And if halfway through the previous campaign his departure was more than clear, his declining performance in the last stretch plus Mexico’s disappointing participation in the Copa America has taken away from him.. Now his move to a higher level league is no longer so certain and the player’s entourage is beginning to fear the worst: staying at Feyenoord.
“Feyenoord are expecting no less than 35 million euros for the Mexican, and with no offers that meet the conditions yet coming in, some are getting nervous. Although the one who takes it with optimism is Santi himself, who has no problem with playing one more season in Holland, as long as he is considered by the coach and is consistent,” reads the column of El Francotirador, in the newspaper Récord.
According to the same sources, some clubs in the old continent still have Giménez as an option to reinforce their forwards. Chaco Giménez, father and representative of the Cruz Azul youth player, is travelling to Europe this week to meet with those interested and discuss a possible offer.
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Which clubs are still following Santiago Giménez?
Atlético de Madrid, Juventus, Milan, West Ham and Tottenham are the teams that are reportedly targeting the Mexican international.However, Feyenoord is not willing to ask for less than $35 million for the transfer of the striker, so any interested party will have to dig deep into their pockets to bring the negotiation to a successful conclusion.
When does Feyenoord’s season start?
The curtain will rise on the new season in the Netherlands on Sunday 4 August. Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven will play for the first title of the season in the Dutch Super Cup. The match is scheduled for 10:00 (local time).
