ACF Fiorentina is bringing in Alex Jiménez on loan from AFC Bournemouth, with a buy option set at €20 million. The deal marks the third major club move in roughly two years for the 21-year-old Spanish full-back.
The transfer chain, explained like a trade history
Jiménez came up through Real Madrid’s legendary youth academy before moving to AC Milan in 2024.
On September 1, 2025, Bournemouth acquired him on loan from Milan with an obligation-to-buy clause. That clause activated after he racked up approximately 16 to 18 Premier League starts.
Bournemouth exercised that obligation in February 2026, paying a base fee of €19.5 million. The deal included add-ons that could push the total to €24.5 million. Transfer proceeds were reportedly shared between Milan and Real Madrid.
