Alex Jimenez completed his swift transfer from Bournemouth to Fiorentina on a loan deal with an option to buy. Speaking at his official unveiling press conference in Florence, the 21-year-old Spanish defender revealed negotiations moved at remarkable speed. According to Jimenez, he accepted the offer immediately after seeing the opportunities lying ahead in Tuscany.
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Subscribe Sekarang →The former Real Madrid academy product brings valuable experience having already played in three different countries. During his previous spell in Italy, Jimenez featured 34 times for AC Milan and lifted the Supercoppa Italiana. Based on statements from the full-back, his recent time in the Premier League added physical strength that will benefit his return to Serie A.
Despite developing under Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth, Jimenez made it clear that his former manager belongs to the past. The young defender emphasized full commitment to his new path under head coach Fabio Grosso at Stadio Artemio Franchi. According to Jimenez, his main objective now remains mastering his preferred right-back position and delivering results for the club.