Official: AFC Bournemouth sign Alex Jimenez on permanent transfer from Milan | OneFootball

Premier League side AFC Bournemouth have officially announced the signing of Alex Jimenez on a permanent transfer from Milan.

The Spaniard has spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Bournemouth in a deal that included an option to buy, which eventually became an obligation to buy. Having triggered the obligation to buy, Jimenez has now put pen to paper on a contract that runs until 2031 on the English south coast.

It is believed that Bournemouth triggered their option to buy clause by starting or playing Jimenez for at least 45 minutes in 50% of their matches this season.

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 24: Alex Jimenez of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Liverpool at Vitality Stadium on January 24, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

As things stand after 24 rounds of Premier League fixtures, Jimenez has played for 45 minutes or more in 19 league matches (50% of Bournemouth’s 38 scheduled games). He also played for 49 minutes in Bournemouth’s only FA Cup appearance of the season. Bournemouth were eliminated from the EFL Cup before Jimenez signed in August, and are not involved in any European competition this season.

Milan already received a fee of €2m for Jimenez’s season-long loan deal to Bournemouth, and the obligation to buy clause was set at €19.5m plus up to €5.5m in bonuses.

Milan will not be entitled to the entire cut of that fee, though, as Jimenez’s former club, Real Madrid are owed a 50% sell-on fee.

That means that Milan will see €9.75m from Jimenez’s permanent transfer to Bournemouth, not including bonuses and not including the €2m loan fee they have already received.

What Bournemouth said after signing Jimenez from Milan

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 19: Alex Jimenez of Bournemouth in action during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Bournemouth at Amex Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

“AFC Bournemouth can confirm that Alex Jiménez has completed a permanent move to the club, having met the appearance threshold required to activate the transfer clause following an initial loan,” a statement on the club website read.

“The 20-year-old, who joined the Cherries ahead of the current season, has now featured in more than half of the club’s competitive fixtures, triggering the terms that secure his future until 2031 on the south coast.

“Arriving from AC Milan having come through the prestigious academy at Real Madrid, Jiménez has made a strong impression during his time at the Vitality Stadium, becoming a regular presence and gaining recognition weekly.

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 20: Alex Jimenez of AC Milan warms up prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“The full-back won the club’s Player of the Month award for December, while also winning Sky Sports’ Man of the Match accolade in the 1-1 draw with Brighton just last month.

“Having made 22 appearances in all competitions, with his maiden Premier League goal coming against Liverpool, Jiménez has made quite the impression in red and black.”