It was a dream Serie A debut for Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez, who scored his first-ever goal with AC Milan in his first game with the Rossoneri after the Italian giants signed him from Feyenoord during the winter transfer window for around €35 million.

Santiago Gimenez’s first goal for AC Milan generated an understandably excited reaction from his home country Mexico.It was certainly a lovely goal to open his account for the club, with Christian

Within 15 minutes, he and fellow debutant João Félix had combined for a game-killing goal. Giménez found Félix with an excellent through ball, and the Portuguese chipped Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar to give the Rossoneri a 3-1 lead that would end up as the final score.

AC Milan have announced the signing of Mexico forward Santiago Giménez from Feyenoord. Giménez was linked with a move to Premier League side Nottingham Forest last summer but will now link up with Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leão at San Siro. The 29-year-old won the Eredivisie title in 2022-23.

With Santiago Gimenez joining Milan from Feyenoord, not only will their attack be bolstered, but there is also a Concacaf flavor in the side with American internationals Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah being joined by the Mexican international.

Santiago Giménez completed his move to AC Milan in arguably the most high-profile transfer involving a Mexico national team player since Hirving Lozano.