Bournemouth are expected to make Alex Jimenez’s move permanent next week, with the Premier League club set to activate a €20m option included in the defender’s loan agreement.
Italian reports suggest the deal is now entering its final stages, with all parties anticipating formal confirmation in the coming days.
Bournemouth set to trigger €20m clause
According to Milan News, relaying information from Tuttosport, Bournemouth are preparing to activate the purchase option written into Jimenez’s loan deal. The expectation in Italy is that the clause will be triggered “most likely next week”.
Bournemouth paid an initial €2m loan fee last August and are now ready to commit a further €20m to secure the 20-year-old on a permanent basis after an impressive season in England.
The move would represent a significant statement from Bournemouth, who see Jimenez as a long-term part of their defensive plans.
Milan and Real Madrid both benefit financially
While AC Milan will receive the headline €20m fee, they will not retain the full amount. A sell-on clause agreed with Real Madrid entitles the Spanish giants to 50% of the profit from a future sale.
Even so, the deal is viewed very positively in Milan. The Rossoneri paid just €5m to sign Jimenez from Real Madrid’s Under-19 side in 2024, but the defender struggled to establish himself in Serie A.
His development since moving to the Premier League has significantly increased his value.
Jimenez shines after Italy struggles
Jimenez has impressed consistently for Bournemouth, adapting quickly to the physical and tactical demands of English football. His performances convinced the Cherries to move decisively rather than allow uncertainty to drag into the summer.
Reports in England earlier this week suggested Bournemouth were already preparing to activate the option, and those claims are now being reinforced by Italian sources.
From Milan’s perspective, the deal represents smart business and a clean exit for a player who was unlikely to become a first-team regular in Italy.
Key Insights
- Bournemouth are expected to activate Jimenez’s €20m option
- The clause is likely to be triggered next week
- Milan will share the profit with Real Madrid
- Jimenez struggled to settle in Serie A
- His Premier League form has driven Bournemouth’s decision
What’s Next
Bournemouth are expected to complete the formalities in the coming days, turning Jimenez’s loan into a permanent transfer before the end of the month. Milan will then finalise the financial distribution with Real Madrid, closing a deal that all sides view as a success.
Is Jimenez already one of Bournemouth’s smartest recent signings — or does he still have another level to reach in the Premier League?
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