Bournemouth's Jimenez joins Fiorentina on loan

Bournemouth's Jimenez joins Fiorentina on loanImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alex Jimenez scored his only Bournemouth goal in a 3-2 home win over Liverpool in FebruaryPublished2 minutes agoBournemouth's' Spanish defender Alex Jimenez has joined Serie A side Fiorentina on a season-long loan.The deal includes a 20m euros (£17m) option to make the move permanent, and means he can continue to play after being suspended by his club pending the outcome of an investigation into social media allegations.The 21-year-old was dropped from Bournemouth's first team in May following what the club said was a "serious matter" relating to "posts circulating on social media"."The club wishes Alex well for the season ahead as he links up with Fiorentina," the Cherries said.Jimenez initially joined the south coast side on loan from AC Milan before signing permanently in February on a deal running until 2031.The Spain Under-21s international made 32 appearances for Bournemouth last season, scoring once.Follow Bournemouth on BBC SoundsPre-match, post-match and topical Cherries content Subscribe and listen for everything you love about the CherriesRelated topicsBournemouthFootballPremier LeagueFootball TransfersFiorentinaEuropean FootballMore on this storyLatest Bournemouth news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about Bournemouth - what do you want to know?