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Jimenez set for loan in Italy as investigation into right back continues

The Daily Echo understands the loan deal would include a €20m option to buy clause, plus bonuses, and AFC Bournemouth would get 30 per cent of any future sale of the Spaniard.

Understand Alex Jimenez is undergoing a medical at Fiorentina ahead of a loan move from #afcb.

There is a €20m option to buy plus bonuses, as well as a 30% sell on clause. The right back remains under investigation.

— Alexander Smith (@AlexSmithEcho) July 11, 2026

As reported, Jimenez was dropped by the Cherries ahead of the Fulham away game last season, after social media posts were published involving the 21-year-old.

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He did not feature in any of the final three games of the season as an investigation was launched, and the right-back remains under investigation by the FA.

A loan move to Italy is seen as the best option for all parties with the external investigation still ongoing, with Bournemouth having a duty of care to Jimenez while no verdict has been reached.

Jimenez joined the Cherries last summer on a loan move from AC Milan, with an obligation to buy.

That was triggered in February, with Bournemouth paying €19million, with €5m in possible add-ons.

Should Fiorentina take the option to buy on this deal, the Cherries are set to make €1m profit on the right-back.

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