Overview

• Sporting director Igli Tare had publicly acknowledged work on an exchange involving Giménez and Roma’s Artem Dovbyk before the window closed.
• Agent Rafaela Pimenta posted a message on Instagram after the market shut that was widely read as confirmation the Mexican forward would remain with Milan.
• Christian ‘Chaco’ Giménez said the sporting director, the president and the coach ultimately asked his son to continue at the club.
• Milan finalized the €35 million signing of Christopher Nkunku, a move that intensifies competition for forward minutes for Giménez.
• Now in Mexico’s camp in Oakland for September friendlies, Giménez is listed with 22 appearances this season for Milan, recording six goals and four assists, and his father said reported Chelsea interest was incorrect despite offers from other leagues.