🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS: “I Wanted to Sign Victor Gyökeres But This Was the Reason We Picked Him Instead” – Manchester United Confirm the £70M Signing of Forward Who Scored 40 Goals Last Season. 5-Year Deal Signed Last Night as Medical Happens This Morning! Fans Can’t Believe Who It Is! 😳🔥
In a shock twist that has sent the footballing world into a frenzy, Manchester United have confirmed the blockbuster signing of a new striker — and it’s not Victor Gyökeres, as many had predicted. Instead, the Red Devils have completed a £70 million deal for Santiago Giménez, the Mexican goal machine from Feyenoord who scored an incredible 40 goals in all competitions last season.
After months of speculation linking United to Gyökeres, Benjamin Šeško, and even a potential return for Mason Greenwood, the club have moved quickly and decisively to land their man — finalising terms late last night and conducting his medical early this morning at Carrington.
Now, United fans are left stunned, excited, and eager to see what this 23-year-old South American striker can bring to the Premier League.
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⚽ Why Manchester United Chose Santiago Giménez Over Victor Gyökeres
Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has now revealed the key factor that led to Giménez being chosen over long-term target Victor Gyökeres — despite the club’s months of scouting the Swedish forward at Sporting CP.
> “We’ve been watching Victor closely, and he’s an excellent striker,” Amorim admitted in an exclusive post-announcement interview. “But with Santiago, we saw something different — something rare. His instinct in front of goal, his positioning, his movement off the ball… It was simply on another level.”
Amorim reportedly met with United’s new recruitment team last week to assess striker options after Gyökeres’s price tag soared to over £85 million. Sporting, wary of United’s interest, stood firm on his release clause, while also expressing zero willingness to negotiate a structured deal.
At the same time, Giménez’s camp had already begun discussions with United’s scouts, and with Feyenoord open to a straight £70 million deal, the opportunity proved too good to ignore.
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🔥 Who Is Santiago Giménez?
Born in Argentina but raised in Mexico, Santiago Giménez is one of the fastest-rising strikers in world football. After moving to Europe in 2022 to join Feyenoord, he quickly adapted to life in the Eredivisie, becoming the club’s leading goal scorer.
In the 2023/24 season, Giménez scored 40 goals across league, domestic cup, and European competition, breaking multiple records along the way. His blend of clinical finishing, aerial dominance, and agility in tight spaces has drawn comparisons to a young Luis Suárez.
At 6’1” and with deceptive pace, Giménez thrives in high-pressing systems and has earned a reputation as a big-game player — scoring against top sides in Europe and leading Feyenoord to a second-place finish in the Eredivisie.
Now, with his prime years ahead of him, he’s ready to make the leap to the Premier League.
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🩺 Medical Completed, Five-Year Deal Signed
Giménez touched down in Manchester late last night, flying in on a private jet from Rotterdam. Early reports confirmed that he passed his medical at Carrington this morning, and shortly afterward, United released a teaser video showing the striker walking through the club’s facilities in full gear — smiling and giving a thumbs up.
He has signed a five-year deal until June 2030, with an option for a sixth year based on performance-related milestones. The contract includes significant bonuses for goals scored, appearances, and Champions League qualification.
This deal signals United’s intent to not only invest in youth but also in proven goalscoring talent who can impact immediately.
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🧠 Amorim’s Tactical Vision
With Santiago Giménez now added to the attacking arsenal, Amorim has a powerful new tool to work with. Rasmus Højlund, who showed flashes of brilliance last season, will now have competition — and potentially a partner — in the No. 9 role.
Amorim is known for his tactical flexibility, often shifting between a 4-3-3 and a 3-4-2-1. Giménez could be used as a lone striker in high-pressure matches, or paired with Højlund in games where United want to dominate the final third.
The addition also unlocks new creative possibilities for Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho, both of whom will benefit from having a striker who creates space and consistently finds dangerous areas in the box.
> “We’re building a new identity here,” Amorim said. “And Santiago is part of that. He’s young, but his mentality is elite. He’s not here just to play — he’s here to win.”
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🗣️ Fan Reactions: “We Didn’t See This Coming!”
Social media exploded once the news was confirmed. Many United fans had assumed the Gyökeres deal was only days away, making the Giménez announcement even more dramatic.
On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag #GimenezIsRed began trending globally within an hour.
> “40 goals in a season, and he’s only 23? What a signing. This is the ambition we’ve needed,” posted one fan.
> “Forget Gyökeres, we got a killer in front of goal! Welcome to Old Trafford, Santi 🔥” another wrote.
Former United striker Robin van Persie, who played a key role in Giménez’s development at Feyenoord, posted a cryptic tweet: “He’s ready 👀🔴” — adding even more hype to the unveiling.
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📊 What Does This Mean for United’s Attack?
With Santiago Giménez now officially on board, Manchester United’s forward options are looking increasingly dynamic:
Giménez: Proven goal scorer, clinical finisher, physical presence.
Højlund: Young, aggressive, strong in transition.
Rashford: Likely to remain wide, cutting inside.
Garnacho: Explosive winger to feed off strikers’ hold-up play.
Amad / Antony: Providing additional width and trickery on the right.
This signing allows United to play with flexibility, push for higher pressing systems, and rotate without losing goal threat — something they severely lacked last season.
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🧨 What’s Next?
Now that the deal is done, Giménez is expected to be unveiled officially at Old Trafford before United’s next home fixture. He will join team training immediately and could be in the squad for the upcoming Premier League clash.
United are also expected to make at least one more move before the window closes — with links to a central midfielder and a backup left-back continuing to dominate the headlines.
But for now, all eyes are on the new No. 9 — though the club has yet to confirm what squad number Giménez will wear.
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🏁 Final Thoughts
Manchester United have stunned the football world yet again — and in the best possible way. While Victor Gyökeres was the expected arrival, Santiago Giménez brings not only goals but excitement, unpredictability, and fresh energy to Old Trafford.
This is more than just a signing; it’s a declaration. Under Ruben Amorim and the INEOS-led restructure, United are done living in the past. They’re building something n
ew — and Santiago Giménez is at the heart of it.
Welcome to Manchester, Santiago. The Theatre of Dreams awaits. 🔴⚽🔥
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