Softfootball confirms that Bournemouth have completed the permanent signing of Alex Jimenez from AC Milan in a deal that underlines the club’s ambition to strengthen their defensive unit.
The agreement includes a €19.5 million fixed fee, an additional €5.3 million in add-ons, and a five-and-a-half-year contract for the player as reported by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano on his official X handle also revealing that the transfer fee will be shared between AC Milan and Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants holding a 50% sell-on clause from Jimenez’s previous move.
Romano stated that:
Bournemouth sign Alex Jimenez on permanent deal from AC Milan, oblgiation to buy activated as planned. €19.5m fixed fee, €5.3m add-ons, five year and half deal. The fee will be shared between AC Milan and Real Madrid (owning 50% sell-on).
Bournemouth’s decision follows clear intent shown earlier in the window, after the club hinted at making Jimenez’s stay permanent following his initial loan spell from AC Milan. The former Real Madrid right-back is believed to be brought in to reinforce the squad after Bournemouth offloaded several first-choice defenders during the transfer window, and his performances convinced the club to act swiftly.
The permanent signing represents an act of confidence in Jimenez’s ability to anchor Bournemouth’s back line moving forward, as the club looks to build stability and consistency at the back.
Elsewhere, Manchester City’s new defender Marc Guéhi is already making waves. His rapid impact on the pitch, combined with growing admiration online, has seen him quickly emerge as one of the Premier League’s most talked-about defenders.
