AFC Bournemouth has launched an investigation into defender Alex Jiménez, 21, following allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to a 15-year-old schoolgirl. There is no indication that the player met the girl in person.
Player Excluded from Upcoming Match
The club has excluded Jiménez from its squad for the Premier League clash against Fulham this weekend. AFC Bournemouth confirmed the probe in an official statement, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
AFC Bournemouth are aware of posts circulating on social media involving right-back Alex Jiménez. The club understands the seriousness of the matter and it is currently being investigated. As a result, Alex will not be included in the squad for tomorrow’s Premier League game against Fulham and the club will be making no further comment at this time.
Jiménez’s Career Path
The Spain Under-21 international began his professional journey at Real Madrid Castilla before transferring to AC Milan. He arrived at Bournemouth last summer on a one-year loan with an obligation to buy, signing a five-and-a-half-year deal in February. Jiménez marked his first goal for the club in a thrilling 3-2 home win over Liverpool.
