Milan sports chief Igli Tare had declared last week an intention to sell the Mexico striker and seek a centre-forward "more similar to Olivier Giroud".
However, instead Christopher Nkunku arrived from Chelsea and Gimenez ended up staying.
His father, speaking with Claro Sports, offered an update on his son's situation last night: "We didn't know what was happening: he was a starter, but they wanted to sell him. The truth is, it was all very confusing. It's very rare for a sporting director to make such statements. Santi's agent has always been in contact with the club.
"The club had the opportunity to make that swap, but Santi was never consulted about the situation. There were rumours, but the reality is that Gimenez is a Milan player, he has a contract, and on Monday morning, all parties met: the president (presumably referring to CEO Giorgio Furlani), the sporting director, and advisors like (Zlatan) Ibrahimovic, who played a key role, decided that Santi would stay. They insisted on that swap, but it was never confirmed."
Gimenez Snr continued: "We have to stay calm. What happened must strengthen him, it must touch Santi's pride after all this. Milan is an important club and demands a lot from you. He has given us a lot of peace of mind: he taught us how to behave at his age, keeping our nerves calm, managing our emotions. A footballer's career is short, and I believe he has a lot of room for growth.
"I'm reassured not only by what I see on the pitch, but also by what I see off it. It will all depend on Santi. Ultimately, I think it depends on where he wants to go. He's at a club he loves, but if he leaves, life isn't over."