Bournemouth full-back Alex Jimenez has completed a season-long loan move to Fiorentina, according to Dailymail.com, despite an ongoing investigation into allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to a 15-year-old schoolgirl.
The 20-year-old, who joined Bournemouth from Real Madrid, is reportedly under scrutiny amid these claims, though the report does not detail the current status or outcome of the investigation. Nevertheless, the Cherries have sanctioned his temporary switch to Serie A, where he will spend the 2025-26 campaign with Fiorentina.
Jimenez becomes the latest player to leave Bournemouth on loan this summer as the club continues to reshape its squad. For Fiorentina, the deal brings in a versatile young defender with Real Madrid pedigree, though the allegations hanging over him are likely to draw attention regardless of his performances on the pitch.
Neither club has publicly commented on the investigation itself, according to the Dailymail.com report, leaving questions over how the situation will be handled during his time in Italy.