Santiago Giménez left an indelible mark on Feyenoord with 105 matches played, 65 goals scored, and 14 assists. Despite changing teams, fans remember him fondly and recognize him on the field. This was recently demonstrated in the match between Feyenoord and Milan in the Champions League playoffs, where the Mexican was constantly cheered by the Rotterdam supporters and applauded upon leaving the field after being substituted.
On social media, several videos began to circulate showing the moment when Feyenoord Stadium erupted in applause upon the announcement of the Mexican goal-scorer's exit in the 83rd minute, making way for his teammate Tammy Abraham to enter the attack. Although he did not score in that match, Santiago Giménez had a couple of opportunities in front of goal. The first was a play from the left where he entered the area with the ball, choosing to cross instead of shoot, while the second was a header that went wide of the opponent's goal.
The applauded exit of Santiago Giménez from De Kuip demonstrated the affection they have for him in Rotterdam. The match marked his return to what was his home before joining Milan, after leaving Cruz Azul in Mexico. Nine days passed since his departure for Giménez to return to Rotterdam, marking his first match as a starter with the rossonero team. In his first two appearances in Italy, the forward surprised by registering a goal and an assist, anticipating a bright future for him in his new chapter.
