Bournemouth have taken the immediate step of suspending defender Alex Jimenez from all club activities. The Premier League side confirmed the action as they launch a formal investigation into a series of social media posts involving the player.
The suspension comes shortly after Jimenez completed a permanent transfer to the Vitality Stadium from Italian giants AC Milan. The club is now examining the content of the posts in question to determine the appropriate course of action.
The investigation is being conducted internally by Bournemouth. The club has not yet released specific details regarding the nature of the social media content that prompted the inquiry. The suspension means Jimenez will not be available for selection or participate in first-team training while the process is ongoing.
This development represents an early challenge for the defender following his move to England. Jimenez had been integrating into the squad after his transfer from Serie A, but his immediate future with the Cherries is now uncertain pending the outcome of the club's review.
Bournemouth are handling the matter as a club disciplinary issue. The Premier League has not indicated any separate involvement at this stage, with the investigation remaining a Bournemouth-led process. The club is expected to provide a further update once their review is complete.
Based on reporting from Mirror - Football.
