Real Madrid miss out as Bournemouth set to secure Álex Jiménez permanently
The 20-year-old Spanish full-back's impressive Premier League performances have convinced Bournemouth to trigger a permanent deal, leaving Madrid with no buyback options.
Real Madrid are set to lose all contractual ties to promising right-back Álex Jiménez as Bournemouth prepare to secure the youngster on a permanent basis following his impressive performances in the Premier League.
Liverpool display sealed the deal
Jiménez’s standout performance against Liverpool proved to be the tipping point in Bournemouth’s decision-making process. The 20-year-old has been steadily growing in stature this season, demonstrating remarkable composure in one of world football’s most physically and tactically demanding leagues.
What started as occasional minutes has developed into regular starts, with the Spanish youngster becoming an increasingly important fixture in Andoni Iraola’s side. His adaptation to Premier League football has been nothing short of impressive for a player his age.
No way back for Madrid
The consequences of Jiménez’s development are straightforward - Bournemouth will trigger a permanent transfer, paying AC Milan approximately €22 million plus variables. This represents a significant investment from the Cherries, but one based on proven Premier League performance rather than mere potential.
Crucially for Madrid, this deal will leave them with no buyback clauses or future sell-on percentages. The Bournemouth brass aren’t having a bubble - they’re securing complete ownership of Jiménez’s registration rights, effectively cutting all contractual ties with Los Blancos.
Future prospects
Should Madrid wish to bring Jiménez back to the Bernabéu in future, they’ll need to negotiate directly with Bournemouth like any other club. There’ll be no contractual shortcuts or special arrangements - just straight-up negotiations in the open market.
For Jiménez, this represents a massive vote of confidence from a Premier League club that clearly values his contributions. Rather than being seen as a prospect for the future, he’s already delivering the goods at the highest level.
The deal represents another talented Spanish youngster slipping through Madrid’s fingers, though the club’s current right-back depth with Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vázquez perhaps explains their willingness to let Jiménez develop elsewhere without securing a return option.