On July 27, according to transfer reporter Longo, Gimenez is open to a move to Lazio for the first time, with the two sides differing on the transaction structure.

According to transfer reporter Daniele Longo, Gimenez has expressed openness to joining Lazio for the first time, with negotiations currently stalling over the deal structure. This Wednesday, Gimenez will return to Milan as planned. He and Pulisic will remain at Milanello for recovery and will not travel to Australia with the squad.

Over the past two years, Gimenez has suffered multiple ankle injuries, including surgery in Amsterdam last December. That injury sidelined him for five months and caused him to miss 26 matches. He suffered another sprain during the World Cup match against England after his return and was stretchered off. This injury history may impact his appeal in the transfer market.

Since Milan signed Gonçalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain for €74 million, the club is willing to let Gimenez leave on loan with a mandatory purchase option. The Mexican striker joined Milan from Feyenoord in February 2025 for approximately €30 million. Milan hopes to recoup a similar figure, and the striker is seeking a fresh start. With Ramos as the undisputed starter and Camarda rising in the pecking order, Gimenez has limited prospects at Milan.

Gimenez's agent Pimenta has received strong interest from Lazio, along with an initial inquiry from Fiorentina—who may act formally after selling Kean. However, Lazio must first offload either Brahim Diaz or Ratkov to create space. Lazio understands that a simple loan with a buyout option won't satisfy Milan's demands, and Gimenez himself is increasingly open to the Lazio move.

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