Bournemouth drop Álex Jiménez amid investigation into alleged messages to 15-year-old

Bournemouth have left Álex Jiménez out of the squad while the club investigates alleged social-media messages involving a person who said they were 15.

The Guardian first reported the story on May 8, and other outlets including The Times, El País and talkSPORT later reported the same development. Jiménez was omitted from the Bournemouth squad for the Fulham match while the club reviewed the matter.

According to the reporting, Bournemouth said it is treating the issue seriously and will not comment further for now. Manager Andoni Iraola said the club needs to establish what happened before moving ahead.

The allegation centers on messages that circulated publicly on social media. Some reports describe the person involved as a 15-year-old girl, while others leave some uncertainty around the age in the screenshots.

Jiménez joined Bournemouth permanently in February 2026 after a loan spell from AC Milan. The club has not publicly detailed the outcome of its investigation, and it is not yet clear whether any outside authority has become involved.