'Always a dream to win the championship' - Santiago Giménez energized by Milan additions of icons Luka Modrić and Massimiliano Allegri

Santiago Giménez closed preseason with AC Milan in style, scoring against Leeds United before watching from the sidelines against Chelsea. Now, the Mexican striker is ready to start a new chapter alongside football icons Luka Modrić and Massimiliano Allegri.

Speaking to Sky, Giménez praised his new coach just days after joining training on Aug. 4: “He’s a coach who really unites the team and works with great intensity. From day one at Milanello, I felt sure it’s going to be a great year.”

Modrić, fresh from leaving Real Madrid as a free agent, brings the winning pedigree Milan hope will spark a turnaround from last season’s eighth-place Serie A finish.

“His arrival, after so many titles, will surely motivate us. From the first moment, you could see his quality. He helps strikers a lot. We’re very happy to have him and it’s always a dream to win the championship,” said Giménez.

Milan parted ways with players such as João Félix, Kyle Walker, and Tammy Abraham, among others, and kept those seen as part of the club’s future - such as Christian Pulisic, Santiago Giménez, and Yunus Musah - while adding experienced figures in Modrić and head coach Allegri.

The Rossoneri will only compete in Serie A and the Coppa Italia this season, meaning they won’t face the same heavy fixture load as clubs like Inter, Napoli, and Juventus. The goal is clear: win the Scudetto.

With no European competitions on the calendar, the focus is clear: chase the Scudetto.

“We have to work day by day, step by step,” added the former Cruz Azul forward. 

The Rossoneri side will make his official debut in the Coppa Italia round of 64 against Bari on Aug. 17.