October 30th 2024.
Santiago Gimenez has been making waves in the football world ever since he joined Feyenoord. The striker has been a key player for the Dutch club, impressing with his goal-scoring abilities. Despite receiving an offer from a Premier League club, Gimenez has his sights set on playing in a bigger league in the future.
Since his move from Cruz Azul in 2022, the 23-year-old has been a force to be reckoned with, scoring an impressive 53 goals in just 93 games. His contributions have helped Feyenoord secure the Eredivisie title in 2023 and the KNVB Cup in 2024, under the guidance of current Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
Gimenez's stellar performances have not gone unnoticed, with clubs in England expressing interest in him. In fact, Nottingham Forest even made a move for him during the summer transfer window. However, despite his desire to challenge himself at a higher level, Gimenez turned down the opportunity to join Forest. This was partly due to Feyenoord offering him the chance to play in the Champions League, a feat that Forest could not match.
But Gimenez is not one to shy away from his ambitions. He believes that Feyenoord is just a stepping stone to greater things, and that a move to a top league is on the horizon. In an interview with Dutch outlet 1908, he stated, "From the moment I arrived here, I was told, and I have seen, that this club trains and sells players. I have seen it in the last transfers, where 15 players were sold. That also gives you the confidence that if you do well, your dream of playing in the top five leagues in the world will come closer. I know that can happen at some point, and I try to train hard every day. We will see what happens."
Despite his success at Feyenoord, Gimenez has had his fair share of disappointments. He recently opened up about rejecting the opportunity to join Nottingham Forest, saying, "We thought it was the perfect time to leave after two years in the Netherlands, but in the end, there were things that were not in our hands. There were two offers on the table; the one that came up was from Nottingham and the truth is that we had a lot of doubts, but in the end, we decided to stay at Feyenoord primarily for the Champions League."
Gimenez's talents have not gone unnoticed by other clubs, with Arsenal being linked to him last year and even this year. With the Gunners struggling to find a consistent striker, Gimenez could be a strong contender for the role. However, he is currently recovering from a thigh injury, which has put a temporary halt on his performance. This could potentially put him on Arsenal's radar for the upcoming January or summer transfer window.
But Arsenal may face tough competition for Gimenez's signature. It comes as no surprise that Liverpool, managed by Gimenez's former coach Arne Slot, are also interested in him. Tottenham have also been linked with the Mexican, although they have recently signed Dominic Solanke.
Overall, Gimenez's potential and impressive track record have made him a highly sought-after player. With his focus and determination, it's only a matter of time before he makes a move to a top league and continues to shine on the world stage.
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