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Late last night, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Santiago Gimenez would be leaving AC Milan this summer with a deal agreed. Throughout the summer, Gimenez has been linked with a move away from Milan. However, it has seemed difficult to turn the rumours into anything tangible. Clubs have dipped in and out of the conversation, but one club has remained near the front. Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial! Of course, that has been Porto. The Portuguese giants had agreed a deal with the striker a few weeks ago, but things fell through with the clubs unable to agree on a fee. Here we go – Gimenez to leave Milan On X, Romano provided what could be the final update on Gimenez’s time with the Rossoneri, with a deal agreed. “FC Porto reach verbal agreement to sign Santi Giménez from AC Milan, here we go! Free loan, €18m plus bonuses as buy option clause that could become mandatory based on playing time and objectives. “Giménez will fly soon to Portugal to complete the move.” Considering how Gimenez’s time with the Diavolo has gone, it offers all parties a chance to move on – and the future bonuses could certainly provide a bit of insurance if he finds the form that made him so important for Feyenoord.