Fiorentina have reached an agreement with Bournemouth to sign Alex Jimenez on loan, with the deal including an option to buy for €20 million.
The 20-year-old full-back is already in Florence and has begun his medical examinations ahead of the move. Once the medical and paperwork formalities are completed, Fiorentina are expected to confirm the transfer.
What the deal means for Fiorentina
The structure gives Fiorentina an immediate addition for the 2026/27 campaign while keeping the long-term decision in their hands. If Jimenez settles in well, the club will have the chance to make the move permanent next summer.
The agreement also fits into a busy July for Fiorentina, who have continued to reshape the squad this month. Jimenez arrives after previous spells with AC Milan and Bournemouth, and his switch now gives Fiorentina another option at full-back as they look to build for the season ahead.
For Bournemouth, the arrangement removes a player from their plans for now but keeps the transfer open-ended through the buy option. For Fiorentina, it is a straightforward bit of business: strengthen the squad now, then decide on the permanent move later.
