AFC Bournemouth have reinforced their defensive ranks by securing a loan deal for Spanish full-back Alex Jimenez from AC Milan.
The 20-year-old, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most promising young defenders, arrives after making 34 senior appearances for the Rossoneri since his move from Real Madrid’s academy in 2023.
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Jimenez honed his skills over a decade at Real Madrid’s prestigious youth setup, progressing through the ranks from 2012 to 2022 before stepping into senior football.
Furthermore, he has represented Spain at under-15, under-17 and under-19 levels, and is set to join the under-21 squad during the upcoming international break.
Speaking on the club website, Bournemouth’s president of football operations, Tiago Pinto, said: “Alex is a highly regarded young player who has already shown great promise at AC Milan. We are delighted to bring a player with such talent into the club and we believe he will be a strong addition to our squad.
“We’re looking forward to working with him once he returns from international duty with Spain.”
The defender also expressed his excitement: “I’m very happy. I’m excited about this project and that they’ve welcomed me so well. I can’t wait to start training with the team and playing with the team.
“It has always been one of my dreams to play in the Premier League and as long as I can fulfil a dream, I will be happy.”
His versatility and technical prowess make him a valuable addition to the Cherries’ squad as they gear up for the Premier League season.
Jimenez becomes the latest summer recruit for Bournemouth, joining Adrien Truffert, Dorde Petrovic, Bafode Diakite, Ben Gannon-Doak and Amine Adli.
Junior Kroupi is also preparing for his first full season with the squad, giving head coach Andoni Iraola a wider pool of options as the Premier League campaign intensifies.