AC Milan Considers Gimenez as Part of Cut-Price Pursuit for Fiorentina's Kean
AC Milan is reportedly devising an innovative plan to secure the signing of Moise Kean from Fiorentina this summer. The club is exploring the possibility of including Santiago Gimenez in a package deal to lower the financial burden of a transfer that would otherwise be too costly.
Massimiliano Allegri has long admired Kean, having previously worked with the Italian international at Juventus. Allegri views Kean as the ideal candidate to bolster AC Milan's attack for the 2026/27 season. The interest appears to be mutual, as Kean has been linked with a move to San Siro in the past. With Fiorentina's European aspirations seemingly in jeopardy, especially after their expected exit from the Conference League, Kean's departure from Florence appears increasingly probable.
AC Milan's Kean Ambitions Face Financial Hurdles
The primary challenge, as is often the case, is financial. Kean's release clause is set at €52 million, a sum AC Milan is reluctant to pay outright, particularly after a season where the striker's market value has not significantly increased.
According to reports from Calciomercato.it, via MilanNews, AC Milan's proposed solution involves offering Gimenez – whose debut season at Milan has been underwhelming – along with a cash supplement of €10-15 million to bridge the financial gap.
For Fiorentina, Gimenez could present an appealing option as they aim to rebuild their squad. The Mexican striker himself might welcome a fresh start after struggling to establish himself under Allegri.
However, this potential deal is far from simple. Gimenez's substantial wages and interest from Premier League clubs add further complexity to negotiations, which are still in their nascent stages.
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