Alex Jimenez is eager to prove his qualities to Max Allegri in the right-back role, having rejected an approach from Napoli in the past few months.
Last season, after starting out with the Milan Futuro and becoming a key player for Daniele Bonera’s side, Jimenez took the step up to the first team. He didn’t look back after that, making 28 appearances and bagging two assists in the process.
As reported by Luca Bianchin of Gazzetta dello Sport, the Spaniard is now eager to prove his qualities to Max Allegri, who is unsure about his role. For now, though, it looks like he will start out at right-back and be an option for the right wing if needed.
Jimenez rejected Napoli
The role aside, Jimenez’s commitment to the Milan cause was strengthened a few months back, as he rejected an approach from Napoli. Per the report, Napoli initiated contacts with Real Madrid and even put €25m on the table, urging the Bernabeu side to trigger their €9m buy-back clause this summer.
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However, Jimenez made it clear that he wanted to stay at Milan and as a result, nothing came of the Partenopei’s interest. Speaking of the buy-back clause, Real Madrid have decided not to trigger it as they already have Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal in the team.
Now, as said, the main thing will thus be for Allegri to figure out Jimenez’s role in the new Milan side. It’s also possible that the 20-year-old could receive a slight pay rise before the end of the season, rewarding his good performances so far.