Alex Jimenez is officially a Fiorentina player, with the Viola confirming the full-back’s arrival from Bournemouth on loan with an option to buy.

According to the club’s announcement, Fiorentina have acquired the Spaniard on a temporary basis with a purchase option, reported to be set at around €20 million when the deal first emerged last week.

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The 2005-born defender wasted no time expressing his enthusiasm: “They wanted me 100%, I’m happy to be here,” he said.

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 24: Alex Jimenez of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Liverpool at Vitality Stadium on January 24, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Jimenez Returns to Serie A After Milan Spell

The move brings Jimenez back to familiar territory. Born in Leganes and raised in Real Madrid’s academy, he made his name in Italy with Milan, racking up 26 Serie A appearances along with six in the Coppa Italia and two in the Supercoppa Italiana, a competition he won with the Rossoneri in 2024/25.

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His time in England proved brief. Bournemouth made his move from Milan permanent only in January, and he leaves after 31 Premier League appearances and one goal across the season, which ended in suspension due to an investigation into Instagram messages sent by the player.

A three-cap Spain Under-21 international, Jimenez arrives to bolster Fabio Grosso’s options at full-back as part of a busy Fiorentina window that has already brought in Radu Dragusin, Arthur Atta and others, with the Viola now holding the choice, rather than the obligation, of making his stay permanent.