Madrid can’t buy back Álex Jiménez, he’s now a Bournemouth player | OneFootball

AFC Bournemouth has officially confirmed the permanent signing of Álex Jiménez, following the fulfillment of the conditions agreed upon in his loan contract. The young full-back, who arrived in England from AC Milan but was trained in the Real Madrid youth academy, is now fully owned by the British club until the year 2031.

The deal was automatically finalized as the player reached the required number of matches. With 22 appearances this season and a remarkable performance in the Premier League, the English team has activated the clause that mandates the permanent transfer of the 20-year-old defender.

For Real Madrid, this news marks the definitive farewell to one of its most promising talents. With this purchase clause executed by a third party, the club loses any buyback rights or control it might have maintained over the player's future, who now ventures alone in English football.

A Brilliant Moment with the 'Cherries'

Jiménez has made a strong impression at Vitality Stadium. He was named Player of the Month in December and recently stood out as the best player in the match against Brighton. His progress is meteoric, even scoring a goal against Liverpool, confirming his excellent adaptation to the European elite.

With this move, Bournemouth secures a full-back with international potential for the next five seasons. Meanwhile, in Valdebebas, they watch as another talent trained in their sports city firmly establishes himself far from the Spanish capital after his previous stint in Italy.

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