Fiorentina is poised to make a surprising acquisition, with Alex Jimenez set to join from Bournemouth and return to Serie A.
As reported by Sky Sport and Gianluca Di Marzio, via FirenzeViola, the Viola have finalized a loan agreement with an option to buy for €20 million.
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The transfer is in advanced stages, with the Spanish player currently in Florence and undergoing his medical examination after completing the initial tests earlier today.
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)
Fiorentina to acquire ex-Milan full-back Jimenez on loan
The 2005-born right-back joins to strengthen Fabio Grosso’s squad on the flanks, marking his return to Italian football after a short stint in the Premier League.
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Jimenez is no stranger to Serie A, having previously made a name for himself at Milan, and only just finalized his permanent transfer to Bournemouth from the Rossoneri in January for approximately €19 million.
Now, the Cherries have decided to sell him just six months later, following an off-the-field controversy involving alleged online messages with a teenage girl.
For Fiorentina, this move represents a clever acquisition: they gain a young, Serie A-experienced defender through a loan arrangement that offers them the option to purchase later on without any obligation.