The Serie A season may have ended, but Milan’s story is far from settled. While the curtain fell on a season of highs, lows, and inconsistency, the real reshaping of the club — both financially and on the field — begins now. Amid growing speculation around potential player sales and a mounting financial hole due to missing out on European soccer, one figure has stepped forward with a cryptic but encouraging signal for the future.
Christian Pulisic’s teammate, Santiago Gimenez, has delivered a quiet but vital message — three words that hint at his mindset heading into what promises to be a transformative summer. For a club staring down a projected $28 million loss for the current financial year, and an even bleaker outlook next season with over $90 million in lost revenue, the Rossoneri will need clarity, commitment, and goals.
Santiago Gimenez’s time in red and black has so far been defined by transition. Signed for over $34 million from Feyenoord during the winter window, the Mexican international brought with him significant promise. He made 19 appearances in all competitions, scoring six goals — a goal every 149 minutes, a respectable rate considering he joined midseason, with limited time to settle.
The early stages of his Milan career have not been easy. A red card against Roma, spotty playing time, and the challenge of adjusting to Serie A’s pace and physicality all played a role in an inconsistent debut stretch. But rather than sulk, Gimenez is looking ahead.
“Living a dream I had since I was a child… This story has just begun, see you soon, with more strength and more hunger. Forza Milan!” he wrote on his Instagram profile following the season’s final game.
Message with meaning
Those three words — “Living a dream” — are not just a cliche. They encapsulate the mentality of a player who understands the opportunity before him, especially in a club undergoing seismic changes.
With Milan bracing for the possible exit of up to 10 players, some of whom are returning from loans and others considered surplus, Gimenez’s message offers something the club desperately needs: stability and intent. In a summer where sales will dominate headlines, the reassurance that his investment is ready to fight for his place next season carries weight.
With a full preseason likely under a new head coach, possibly in a tactical system more suited to his style, the Mexican is expected to take on a more central role. Next season will be the 24-year-old’s true beginning to life at San Siro. With the club likely bringing in a new manager and building around a younger core, this is the opportunity he’s been waiting for. He will have a full preseason to integrate, adjust, and reset after what has been a whirlwind six months.
