BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 19: Alex Jimenez of Bournemouth in action during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Bournemouth at Amex Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Alex Jimenez is officially a Fiorentina player, with the Viola confirming the full-back’s arrival from Bournemouth on loan with an option to buy.
According to the club’s announcement, Fiorentina have acquired the Spaniard on a temporary basis with a purchase option, reported to be set at around €20 million when the deal first emerged last week.
The 2005-born defender wasted no time expressing his enthusiasm: “They wanted me 100%, I’m happy to be here,” he said.
Jimenez returns to Serie A after Milan spell
The move brings Jimenez back to familiar territory. Born in Leganes and raised in Real Madrid’s academy, he made his name in Italy with Milan, racking up 26 Serie A appearances along with six in the Coppa Italia and two in the Supercoppa Italiana, a competition he won with the Rossoneri in 2024/25.
His time in England proved brief. Bournemouth made his move from Milan permanent only in January, and he leaves after 31 Premier League appearances and one goal across the season, which ended in suspension due to an investigation into Instagram messages sent by the player.
A three-cap Spain Under-21 international, Jimenez arrives to bolster Fabio Grosso’s options at full-back as part of a busy Fiorentina window that has already brought in Radu Dragusin, Arthur Atta and others, with the Viola now holding the choice, rather than the obligation, of making his stay permanent.
