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- AFC Bournemouth have removed Alex Jimenez from their squad with immediate effect
- The club is investigating social media posts involving the 21-year-old defender
- He will not play in the Premier League clash against Fulham on Saturday
- The Spanish right-back joined from AC Milan last summer and signed permanently in February
AFC Bournemouth have suspended defender Alex Jimenez. The club is looking into posts on social media that involve the player.
The 21-year-old will not take part in the Premier League match with Fulham this weekend. Bournemouth confirmed this news in a statement on Friday.
The Spanish defender joined the south coast side from AC Milan in 2024. He first arrived on loan. The club then signed him permanently in February. His contract now runs until 2031.
The club stated they understand the seriousness of the situation. They are currently looking into the matter. They will not provide further comments at this time.
Jimenez has played 32 matches for Bournemouth this season. He scored one goal during the 3-2 victory against Liverpool at home.