GIMENEZ: "AC MILAN'S TAILORED FOR ME" | OneFootball

After his first few hours in Italy and the AC Milan world, and ahead of his debut on the pitch, Santiago Gimenez was as a Rossoneri player at Casa Milan. Accompanied by Zlatan Ibrahimović, this is what the Mexican striker had to say:

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIĆ

BENVENUTO GIMENEZ "We've been following him closely and tried for him in the summer, but the opportunity wasn't there. We're very happy that he's here, he possesses real quality, especially inside the penalty area, and is hungry to score goals, just like Camarda. We'll give him all the support necessary to help him perform at his best and deliver results. The fact we'll be facing Feyenoord in the Champions League play-offs almost feels like destiny."

TRANSFER MARKET "Yesterday was a very intense and lively day, but everything was always under control. I'd like to thank everyone involved: we did a great job and, in collaboration with the Coach, accomplished everything we wanted to. We're not satisfied with our season to date; we've lacked consistency, even if we're the only ones to have won a trophy. We've changed and strengthened the team, and we believe our new players can improve the situation. The pitch will give us the necessary answers, and we're hungry and eager to fight to win again. With the fans by our side, AC Milan are twice as strong. We won the Scudetto thanks to them, and we're much stronger together. We're doing everything we can to remain competitive. Bennacer? He wanted to experience a new adventure. He was important for us, but, after his request, we sought the best compromise."

SANTIAGO GIMENEZ

FINALLY "One of my dreams as a child was to play in Europe, and now my goal is to leave a mark at such a historic Club as this one. I couldn't be more ready. My only focus is on playing; the negotiations were handled by the people who look after me. I promise to give 100%; I'll do everything I can. We have a strong and competitive team, and the group is far more important than individuals. I feel the responsibility, and it's amazing to be here at AC Milan. One of my idols is Ibrahimović. I’m a player who brings passion and power, and I'll work every day to improve. I have great motivation to achieve ambitious goals. I feel that this Club is the perfect fit for me; it'll be thrilling, and I’m proud to represent Mexico here."

NUMBER 7 "It was available, and a champion in the form of Shevchenko wore it. Furthermore, in the Bible, it is the perfect number."

FEYENOORD ON THE HORIZON "It'll be fantastic and special to return to Rotterdam while wearing the Rossoneri shirt and reunite with everyone there. They were and remain part of my family."

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