Santiago Gimenez has proved to be a potent force up front since joining Feyenoord (Picture: Getty Images)

Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez has talked up his interest in a move to a bigger league, despite rejecting the chance to join a Premier League club over the summer.

The Mexico international has been very impressive in front of goal since joining the Dutch side from Cruz Azul in 2022.

The 23-year-old has scored 53 goals in 93 games since moving to Feyenoord, helping the club win the Eredivisie in 2023 and KNVB Cup in 2024 under current Liverpool boss Arne Slot.

Gimenez’s performances have attracted attention from England and Nottingham Forest made a move for him over the summer.

However, despite being keen on challenging himself at a higher level, he didn’t fancy the switch to the City Ground, partly because Feyenoord were offering him Champions League football while Forest were not.
He does see himself making a step up soon, though, saying that a club like Feyenoord tends to be a stepping stone to greater things.

‘From the moment I arrived here, I was told, and I have seen, that this club trains and sells players,? he told Dutch outlet 1908. ‘I have seen it in the last transfers, where 15 players were sold.

‘That also gives you the confidence that if you do well, your dream of playing in the top five leagues in the world will come closer. I know that can happen at some point, and I try to train hard every day. We will see what ha...