Bournemouth Exclude Jimenez from Squad Over Social Media Posts

AFC Bournemouth have excluded right-back Alex Jimenez from their squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Fulham, pending an investigation into social media posts involving the 21-year-old defender.

The club issued a statement on Friday confirming they are aware of the posts and recognize the seriousness of the matter. "AFC Bournemouth are aware of posts circulating on social media involving rightback, Álex Jiménez," it read. "The club understand the seriousness of the matter and it is currently being investigated. As a result, Álex will not be included in the squad for tomorrow's Premier League game against Fulham and the club will be making no further comment at this time."

Reports indicate the posts relate to alleged inappropriate messages exchanged with a 15-year-old girl, including suggestions to meet, though there is no indication the two ever met. The images, which surfaced on social media Friday morning, prompted the swift club response. Jimenez, who turned 21 on Friday, has not commented publicly.

Jimenez joined Bournemouth on loan from AC Milan in September 2025 before the club activated an obligation to buy, securing him on a contract until 2031. A product of...