Álex Jiménez’s performance against Liverpool proved to be a defining moment in his season. At just 20 years old, he has confirmed his excellent form in the Premier League, holding his own in one of the most physically and tactically demanding competitions in the world. His development has been steady and undeniable: increased minutes, growing consistency, and an increasingly permanent role in Bournemouth’s starting lineup.

That level of performance has now led to a clear contractual outcome. Álex Jiménez will become the full property of Bournemouth, with no buy-back clauses or future percentage rights retained by Real Madrid. The English club will assume complete ownership of his federative rights, definitively cutting any future financial links with the Spanish side.

The deal will be finalized with a payment of €22 million plus add-ons to AC Milan, a figure that underlines Bournemouth’s firm belief in the player’s immediate impact rather than a long-term gamble. This is not a speculative move, but an investment based on performances already proven in top-level competition.

Under the original agreement between AC Milan and Real Madrid, Jiménez’s transfer included either a buy-back option or, alternatively, a clause granting Madrid 50 percent of any future sale, calculated on the €22 million fee Milan would receive. This structure followed Real Madrid’s usual policy with academy products, as seen in cases such as Nico Paz, Mario Gila, and Jacobo Ramón, where the club typically safeguards sporting or financial leverage.

However, the Bournemouth operation breaks with that model. Once the transfer is completed, Álex Jiménez will belong exclusively to the English club, with no residual rights held by either Real Madrid or AC Milan. From that point on, any potential future involving Real Madrid would require direct negotiations with Bournemouth, who become the sole and undisputed owners of the player.

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