Álex Jiménez Bournemouth: What has club said after defender dropped from squad?
Defender Álex Jiménez will not be taking part in his team Bournemouth’s match at Fulham.
Bournemouth defender Álex Jiménez will not be part of their squad when their team plays Fulham. Álex Jiménez was previously on the books of Real Madrid before moving to Milan in 2024. He signed a five-and-half-year contract with Bournemouth worth £17m after a spell on loan
When he arrived at the club, he said: “It’s much quieter here. In Spain it was warmer and there was a bit more to do outside of football. Here it’s a lot quieter, being at home with the family and enjoying football is what matters most for me.”
He also said: “I’m very grateful for the confidence from the first moment I arrived. That was one of the things I was looking for.
“The best advice I got since I arrived here was to be myself at all times.
“The head coach has given me plenty of confidence and I feel like I am developing well for sure.”
In an interview with the club, Álex Jiménez also said: “For me, the pace of play seems quite quick in comparison to Serie A, which is of course where I played last season.
“I have learned things from that, and perhaps it has also given me some confidence playing in those leagues. I do think it can help me here in the English division.
“In my game, I try to have pace, drive and speed. It’s something I can take from one league to another and is important in my position. I only want to get better.”
When it comes to playing for his country Spain, he said: “I always feel a sense of pride to represent my country and I have done so at youth level. It is always an honour to wear the shirt.
“I want to improve myself as a player, but also help any squad I’m involved in as much as possible, whether that is at AFC Bournemouth or with the national team.
“Thankfully, there are lots of games and lots of opportunities to improve, both here in the Premier League and internationally.”
Why has Álex Jiménez been dropped?
Álex Jiménez has been dropped from Bournemouth’s squad after the club has opened an investigation into his social media posts. In a statement, the club said: “AFC Bournemouth are aware of posts circulating on social media involving right-back Álex Jiménez.
“The club understands the seriousness of the matter and it is currently being investigated. As a result, Álex 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.”