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

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.

Now, the official website has confirmed the signing: ‘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.

Striker Santiago Gimenez, who has netted 16 times in 19 games this season, will take the number seven shirt left vacant by Alvaro Morata, who left for Galatasaray on a year-long loan deal

The Mexican striker is set to make his Champions League debut with AC Milan in a highly anticipated clash against his former club, Feyenoord.