Bournemouth has excluded defender Ălex JimĂ©nez from the squad for an upcoming match due to an internal investigation regarding social media posts. The investigation reportedly involves allegations related to underage girls, though the club has not confirmed specific details.
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Bournemouth leave Ălex JimĂ©nez out amid internal investigation
Bournemouth have confirmed defender Ălex JimĂ©nez will not be part of the squad for Saturdayâs Premier League clash with Fulham while the club investigates social media posts linked to the player.
The 21-year-old Spaniard has become an important figure for Andoni Iraolaâs side this season, making 32 appearances in all competitions and starting Bournemouthâs last five league matches.
Reports circulating online have claimed the investigation relates to alleged messages involving underage girls, although Bournemouth have not publicly confirmed the nature of the posts. The club released a brief statement confirming only that an internal investigation is ongoing.
JimĂ©nez joined Bournemouth permanently from AC Milan in February after initially arriving on loan, signing a long-term contract running until 2031. Before moving to Italy, he spent a decade in Real Madridâs academy setup.
The timing is significant for Bournemouth, who are currently sixth in the Premier League and pushing to secure European football for the first time in the clubâs history.
Ălex JimĂ©nez is excluded from the Bournemouth squad due to an internal investigation related to social media posts.
The allegations reportedly involve messages related to underage girls, although Bournemouth has not confirmed this information.
Ălex JimĂ©nez has made 32 appearances for Bournemouth in all competitions this season.
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With the investigation continuing, it remains unclear when or if Jiménez will return to first-team action this season.