Still not playing a minute in the Premier League with the FC Porto and the Mexican Santiago Giménez has already begun to generate controversy and not precisely for his excessive production of goal and much less for some drought in front of the frame, but for the passport with which he was registered in Portuguese football.
The arrival of the “Bebote” to the Dragons has begun to leave a stall of comments. Beyond the huge expectation of seeing the national striker break the net in Portugal, a detail in his official record within the league page sparked the madness and curiosity of the fans.
Why was Santiago Gimenez not registered as a Mexican in the port? ????The former Milan forward, who played the 2026 World Cup with the Tri, was registered in the Premier League as an Italian.?See the administrative details!?#CentralFOX https://t.co/CJA0N3ZT9u
Giménez appears registered as an Italian citizen. Despite what’s striking to see the name of the Aztec artillery linked to the country of the boat, the Portuguese newspaper O Jogo was responsible for calming and clearing the waters.
It is not a resignation or a sporting bowl; the reality is purely bureaucratic and, in fact, represents a gold mine in terms of logistics for the luxury club.
In European football, seats for non-EU players (those born outside the European Union) are as coveted as they are scarce. It is here that Santiago Giménez’s family legacy enters the pitch to play in his favor.
He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and later naturalized Mexican after growing up and forming in our country. However, thanks to its family roots, the “Chaquito” also possesses the necessary descent to obtain Italian citizenship.
Registering Santi as an Italian before the authorities of the Portugal League is a masterpiece of the Dragons. Having the European Union passport, the Mexican is skipping the entire row of cumbersome migration procedures required from traditional foreign footballers, in which luxury bodies such as the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) often intervene.
In a few words: for the law of the league, Giménez is a more European, which speeds up his registration so that he can debut as soon as possible.
For the tranquility of all the Mexican fans, this movement in the Portuguese offices has no impact on the pitch or their calls with the tricolor ensemble. Santiago Giménez has chosen from a very young age to defend the playground of the Mexican national team, a sports bond that is completely unbreakable before the FIFA.
by Santiago Giménez. This number has accompanied the Mexican throughout his career, considered to have been used in Cruz Azul, Feyenoord and now with the Dragons. He said goodbye to the 7 he took to Milan. pic.twitter.com/Cnl6AqzoU6
The bureaucratic record as an Italian in Portugal is a working tool, while his football loyalty remains intact with the Tri.
Interestingly, by its roots, birth and trajectory, the “Bebote” could presume a jealous genealogy tree that would allow it to explore multiple nationalities, but the ariete has it clear: its presence in Europe is streamlined with the Italian passport, but its goals will continue to be celebrated with the mariachi of the background.
