Alejandro "Álex" Jiménez Sánchez (born 8 May 2005) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a full-back, wing-back or wide midfielder for club Fiorentina, on loan from club Bournemouth.
Club career
Real Madrid Born in Leganés, Madrid and raised in Talavera de la Reina, Jiménez started his career with local sides Talavera and UD Talavera. He joined Real Madrid in 2012, and initially started his career as a forward, before moving to right-wing, and eventually turning into a left back.
Despite this interest, he signed his first professional contract with Los Blancos until 2027, making him one of the highest paid Castilla players.
AC Milan On 25 July 2023, Jiménez was loaned to Italian club AC Milan for the 2023–24 season with an option to make the move permanent, he initially joined the under-19 roster. After having been training with the AC Milan senior team, he received his first call-up for the 1–0 Serie A home loss match against Juventus on 23 October 2023 featuring in the bench but yet to make his debut.
Jiménez made his debut and first start for AC Milan on 2 January 2024 against Cagliari in a 4–1 Coppa Italia home win match.
On 25 March 2024, AC Milan activated the buy-option clause on the deal with Real Madrid for Jiménez making the move permanent for a €5,000,000 estimated fee, with Real Madrid securing a future buy-back clause for a higher fee.
He made his debut for the newly created reserve team Milan Futuro on 10 August 2024, starting and scoring the second and third goals of a 3–0 away win Coppa Italia Serie C first round match against Lecco.
Loan to Bournemouth On 1 September 2025, Jiménez joined Premier League club Bournemouth, on an initial one-year loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season. He scored his first Bournemouth goal at home against Liverpool in a 3-2 victory.
Bournemouth On 12 February 2026, Bournemouth activated the buy clause for Jiménez, with the permanent move becoming official on 1 July, signing a five-and-half-year deal with The Cherries until 2031.
Loan to Fiorentina On 16 July 2026, Jiménez joined Serie A side Fiorentina on loan with an option to buy.
International career Jiménez has represented Spain at youth international levels, featuring for the U15s, U17s and the U19s.
Style of play Jiménez is also noted for his rapid pace, anticipation and wide passing range. He once named Trent Alexander-Arnold as a player he admires.
Controversy On 8 May 2026, Bournemouth issued a statement addressing circulating social media posts that showed Jiménez making inappropriate online contact with a 15-year-old girl, with the club saying that Jiménez would be omitted from the squad while the matter undergoes investigation.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsReal Madrid Castilla2022–23Primera Federación70———0070AC Milan (loan)2023–24Serie A3020—00—50AC Milan2024–25Serie A22040—00202802025–26Serie A1000———10Milan total26060—0020340Milan FuturoSerie C15232———184Bournemouth2025–26Premier League31110———321Fiorentina (loan)2026–27Serie A4110———51Career total834112000020966
Honours AC Milan Supercoppa Italiana: 2024–25
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