Fiorentina signs Álex Jiménez on loan from Bournemouth

Spanish right-back Álex Jiménez has officially joined Italian club Fiorentina on loan from English side Bournemouth. The deal includes an option for Fiorentina to purchase the player permanently.

Jiménez, born in Leganés in 2005, began his football career in Real Madrid's youth academy before moving to AC Milan. During his time with the Milanese club, he featured in 26 Serie A matches, six Coppa Italia games, and two Supercoppa Italiana matches, winning the latter in the 2024-2025 season.

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At the end, I started my whole career in Italy and I always wanted to return to the place where I debuted in the first team. Now I am very happy to be here, at Fiorentina.

"At the end, I started my whole career in Italy and I always wanted to return to the place where I debuted in the first team. Now I am very happy to be here, at Fiorentina," Jiménez told the club's media channels. He added, "I am also glad that, from the first day, when I knew about Fiorentina's interest, they told me they wanted me 100%. In the end, my heart is here."

Last season, Jiménez played 31 Premier League games for Bournemouth, scoring one goal. The club, known as 'The Cherries,' wished Jiménez "the best" in his new chapter. The new Fiorentina player has also earned three caps for the Spanish U-21 national team.

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I am also glad that, from the first day, when I knew about Fiorentina's interest, they told me they wanted me 100%. In the end, my heart is here.