Santiago Giménez dropped a bombshell: he met Christian Pulisic at AC Milan! No, he’s not signing for the Rossoneri, but Giménez shared a heartwarming story about Pulisic’s welcoming gesture.
The relationship between players of different nationalities who share a locker room in foreign clubs always generates curiosity, especially when it comes to players who represent rival national teams in continental tournaments.
Such is the case of Santiago Giménez, a Mexican striker who plays for Feyenoord in the Netherlands, and Christian Pulisic, an American attacker who currently defends the colors of AC Milan in the Italian Serie A. Both players, key figures for their respective national teams in Concacaf, have forged an interesting bond in European soccer.
In a recent interview with the official channel of the Mexican National Team, Santiago Giménez shared details about his relationship with Christian Pulisic, revealing his first encounter in the AC Milan locker room. While Giménez has not joined the Italian club, his account suggests direct contact with the American striker at the Rossoneri facilities, probably during a meeting or visit to teammates who share nationality or professional closeness with Pulisic.
Pulisic’s welcoming gesture
Santiago Giménez’s revelation about what Christian Pulisic did when he first saw him in the AC Milan locker room was a gesture of welcome and camaraderie. According to “Bebote,” Pulisic was one of the first players on the Italian team to approach him, saying hello, and welcome him to the locker room. This act of courtesy by the American evidenced a positive and open attitude towards the Mexican striker, laying the foundation for a cordial relationship between two of the most important forwards in Concacaf who now share a space in Italian soccer, albeit at different clubs.
During the same interview, Santiago Giménez also shared some anecdotes about the relationship he has with Christian Pulisic, highlighting the good atmosphere and mutual respect that exists between them. The Mexican striker acknowledged that, on occasion, they joke about the sporting rivalry between Mexico and the United States, about who will emerge victorious in Concacaf tournaments. These jokes reflect healthy competition and pride in their respective national teams but do not tarnish the good personal relationship they have built.
Rivalry transcends club lines
The fact that two important figures from the national teams of Mexico and the United States, historical rivals in Concacaf, can coexist harmoniously and professionally in European soccer is an example of how the sport can transcend borders and national rivalries. The relationship between Santiago Giménez and Christian Pulisic in the context of AC Milan, even though they are not teammates, underscores the camaraderie that can exist between soccer players who share the same competitive stage at the club level.
