Fiorentina eye surprise Serie A comeback for Bournemouth’s Jimenez

Alex Jimenez is set to leave Bournemouth for Fiorentina on a season‑long loan. The Viola have wrapped up a loan deal with an option to buy for €20 million, as reported by Sky Sport and Gianluca Di Marzio via FirenzeViola. The Spaniard is already in Florence, having completed the first round of medical tests earlier in the day. A January 19 image shows Jimenez of the Cherries playing in the Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Bournemouth at the Amex Stadium in England. The photograph is credited to Mike Hewitt/Getty Images. Fiorentina aim to strengthen Fabio Grosso’s options on the right flank with the 2005‑born defender. The move reunites the Italian‑born full‑back with Serie A after a brief spell in the Premier League. Jimenez, a familiar Serie A‑proven name from his time at Milan, fits the club’s tactical needs.

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Bournemouth secured Jimenez permanently from the Rossoneri in January for around €19 million. After barely six months, the Cherries have chosen to cash in following an off‑the‑pitch scandal involving alleged online messages with a teenage girl. The loan allows Bournemouth to recoup a portion of their investment while removing a player under scrutiny. For Fiorentina, the loan offers an opportunistic piece of business with the flexibility of a future purchase. For the English club, the transaction provides immediate financial relief and resolves a distraction on and off the field.