Bournemouth's Alex Jimenez Loaned to Fiorentina Amid FA Investigation
Bournemouth defender Alex Jimenez, 21, has joined Serie A side Fiorentina on a season-long loan with a €20 million buy option. The Spanish U21 international was suspended by Bournemouth in May 2026 after the FA launched an investigation into allegations he sent inappropriate social media messages to a 15-year-old girl. The loan allows Jimenez to continue playing while the investigation proceeds. He joined Bournemouth permanently from AC Milan in February 2026.
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Fiorentina Signs Bournemouth Full-Back Alex Jimenez on Loan with €20 Million Buy Option
Fiorentina has officially announced the signing of 21-year-old full-back Alex Jimenez from Bournemouth on a loan deal. The transfer includes a €20 million optional buyout clause with no mandatory trigger conditions. Jimenez previously played for AC Milan and has Serie A experience. Last season, he made 31 appearances in the Premier League for Bournemouth, scoring one goal. The announcement was made via social media and reported by Hupu on July 17.
Bournemouth's Alex Jimenez joins Fiorentina on season-long loan with purchase option
Bournemouth's Spanish defender Alex Jimenez, 21, has joined Serie A side Fiorentina on a season-long loan. The deal includes a 20 million euros (£17m) option to make the move permanent. Jimenez was dropped from Bournemouth's first team in May following an investigation into social media allegations, which the club described as a 'serious matter'. The loan allows him to continue playing while the investigation proceeds. Jimenez initially joined Bournemouth on loan from AC Milan before signing permanently in February on a contract until 2031. The Spain Under-21s international made 32 appearances for Bournemouth last season, scoring once, including a goal in a 3-2 home win over Liverpool.
Bournemouth's Alex Jimenez Suspended by FA for Allegedly Sending Private Messages to 15-Year-Old Girl
Bournemouth right-back Alex Jimenez, 21, has been suspended by the English Football Association (FA) for allegedly sending private social media messages to a 15-year-old girl. The FA is investigating screenshots of Instagram conversations that surfaced in May, in which the recipient stated her age. Bournemouth immediately removed Jimenez from the squad for a Premier League match against Fulham. The club has since loaned the Spanish U21 international to Serie A side Fiorentina, with a €20 million (£17 million) permanent transfer option. Jimenez joined Bournemouth permanently from AC Milan in February 2024 on a contract until 2031, costing £16.4 million plus add-ons. He made 32 appearances last season, scoring one goal. Bournemouth stated the loan is 'the best option for all parties' while the FA investigation continues.
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Bournemouth's Alex Jimenez set for Fiorentina loan amid social media investigation
Bournemouth defender Alex Jimenez, who was suspended by the club in May pending an investigation into social media allegations, is set to join Serie A side Fiorentina on a season-long loan. The deal includes a €20 million (£17 million) option to make the move permanent. The 21-year-old Spanish Under-21 international was dropped from Bournemouth's first team following what the club described as a 'serious matter' related to posts circulating on social media. Jimenez initially joined Bournemouth on loan from AC Milan before signing permanently in February on a contract running until 2031. He made 32 appearances for the Premier League side last season, scoring once.
Bournemouth's Alex Jimenez Set for Fiorentina Loan Amid Social Media Investigation
Bournemouth defender Alex Jimenez, 21, is set to join Serie A club Fiorentina on a season-long loan deal that includes a €20 million (£17 million) option to make the move permanent. The Spanish Under-21 international was suspended by Bournemouth in May 2026 following an investigation into social media allegations described by the club as a 'serious matter'. The loan allows Jimenez to continue playing while the investigation proceeds. Jimenez initially joined Bournemouth on loan from AC Milan before signing permanently in February 2026 on a contract until 2031. He made 32 appearances for the Premier League side last season, scoring once.
Alex Jimenez Joins Fiorentina on Loan with €20 Million Buy Option
According to Italian Sky Sports journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Fiorentina is finalizing the signing of Bournemouth full-back Alex Jimenez on a loan deal with an optional buyout clause set at €20 million. The player, who previously played for AC Milan and has Serie A experience, has arrived in Florence and is completing his medical examinations at the Fiorentina sports center. The agreement is purely optional, with no conditions triggering a mandatory purchase. The deal is in its final stages, with official procedures underway.