Santiago Gimenez - Arne Slot's star striker at Feyenoord - has joined AC Milan in a deal worth around £30million.
The Mexican forward dazzled for the Dutch side under Slot, scoring 23 goals in the 2022-23 campaign that saw them win the Eredivisie before bagging another 26 the following campaign.
There have been reports that Slot could have tried to bring Gimenez with him to Liverpool after his impressive goal-scoring record, coupled with the sketchy form of Darwin Nunez.
But Gimenez has now pledged his future to AC Milan, signing a contract until 2029 as he bids to follow in the footsteps of some legends who have played for the club - such as Filippo Inzaghi and Andriy Shevchenko.
The club said: "AC Milan is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Santiago Tomás Gimenez from Feyenoord Rotterdam. The Mexican striker has signed a contract that lasts until 30 June 2029. Gimenez will wear the number 7 shirt."
Gimenez added: "Hi Milanistas, this is Santiago Gimenez. First of all, I want to send you a big hug, and say that I will see you soon at San Siro to celebrate lots of goals. All the best."
Gimenez won three trophies with Slot, including the Dutch Cup last season, and earlier this year he suggested he could one day reunite with the Dutchman at Liverpool in the future - teasing a possible move to the Premier League.
"Football is always about the same familiar faces and that is the beauty of football; leaving a mark, friendships all over the world, to meet again, greet each other and see each other again,” he told Fox Sports Mexico after being asked about Slot.
"Since I was a child, I always wanted to be in one of the five best leagues in the world,” he added. “And one of those includes Spain, the Premier League or Italy. I don’t have a preference for any of them and I would like to play in all of them, why not?”
It comes with Liverpool having a particularly quiet transfer window under Slot, who didn't make many signings last summer either. The only player who arrived was winger Federico Chiesa - who has not started a game in the Premier League.
The club also signed Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, though the Georgian star has opted to delay his arrival at Anfield until the end of the season.
Apunyai
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no sir. what I mean is that they should buy players to be able to withstand fatigue ok. that is what I mean
ok😍👍
pasaelnsz
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I don't think Slot fancied his purchase. In his interviews Slot sees the current LFC squad as an upgrade to his previous squads hence before buying anyone he needs to see who is up to the level of the rest of the squad.
ruoabmnpu
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slot is very useless
wuyclmnpz
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Liverpool doesnt needs stricker to score goal...Their mildfield can get more goal than top striker likes Haaland
Cohabdensy
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Slot get Semenyo and Kerkez..
Cohabdensy
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Arsenal and United have missed out on a great player for bargain price.
Zaheer_19
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slot you are very stupid for not signing.
it's fsg bro🤦♂️
Zaheer_19
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fsg useless
peejay01
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right decision lad. Go to where you are wanted and shine.
GaddafiJamal
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bro, these guys are playing fa cup, corabo, epl, ucl. so Liverpool need to rotate players bro. that is my point. look at our left back Robertson.
You’re Not Making Any Sense, Just Keep Quiet 🙄😒
yasdipstz
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Liverpool will regret for not signing a player this January. they will loose everything
bro, these guys are playing fa cup, corabo, epl, ucl. so Liverpool need to rotate players bro. that is my point. look at our left back Robertson.
Apunyai
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no sir. what I mean is that they should buy players to be able to withstand fatigue ok. that is what I mean
That's the same reason people gave when klopp announced his departure and Liverpool dropped in form... fatigue!!,...but I think these guys have rested and ready for more 2 seasons
yasdipstz
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meaning that they have been performing poorly bcz they don't have players
no sir. what I mean is that they should buy players to be able to withstand fatigue ok. that is what I mean
Apunyai
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Liverpool will regret for not signing a player this January. they will loose everything
meaning that they have been performing poorly bcz they don't have players
Saeabinopz
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slot you are very stupid for not signing.
musuarez7
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loved by slot and signed by Ac Milan
yasdipstz
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Liverpool will regret for not signing a player this January. they will loose everything
Nacenopu
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fc barcalona
Scouse4L
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i hate fsg bro i was praying in the shadows that this guy would be our secret signing in the window now he’s gone bro we need a good left foot striker and a good back up defender why can’t the club see these things and these good cheap available players they even let cherki from lyon go bro i love this club to death and it’s painful to see we continue make the same mistakes fsg out and elon musk in
you’re too nosey i literally wrote a paragraph and thats what you took from it ? you don’t know who i pray to and it shouldn’t bother you
lungoulenhkip
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liverpool will regret for not strengthening left back..signing kerkez will guarantee epl titles and one domestic cup and they can have a chance for ucl
BigDaddyTrump8
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i hate fsg bro i was praying in the shadows that this guy would be our secret signing in the window now he’s gone bro we need a good left foot striker and a good back up defender why can’t the club see these things and these good cheap available players they even let cherki from lyon go bro i love this club to death and it’s painful to see we continue make the same mistakes fsg out and elon musk in
How are you going to pray and hate someone? The Bible says not to hate, so why do it?
VIKINGSB
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Mmmm! I can smell the aroma of AC Milan cooking...
Scouse4L
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i hate fsg bro i was praying in the shadows that this guy would be our secret signing in the window now he’s gone bro we need a good left foot striker and a good back up defender why can’t the club see these things and these good cheap available players they even let cherki from lyon go bro i love this club to death and it’s painful to see we continue make the same mistakes fsg out and elon musk in