Bournemouth transfer news: Cherries announce Alex Jimenez signing with obligation to buy condition confirmed

Bournemouth have unveiled the signing of Alex Jimenez on a season-long loan deal from AC Milan.

A recent report claimed that Bournemouth had reached an agreement with the Italian giants over a loan move for the 20-year-old defender.

Bournemouth have now confirmed that Jimenez has become the club's sixth addition of the summer transfer window. 

The full-back man has signed on a loan deal until the end of the season, with an obligation to buy next summer if a certain condition is met. 

As per BBC Sport, Bournemouth will sign Jimenez for £16.5m if he makes 18 Premier League starts during his time with the South-coast side. 

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Jimenez reveals Premier League dream

Upon his arrival, the former Real Madrid man revealed that it has realised a dream by completing a move to the Premier League. 

"I’m very happy," Jimenez told the club's official website: "I'm excited about this project and that they've welcomed me so well. I can't wait to start training with the team and playing with the team.

"It has always been one of my dreams to play in the Premier League and as long as I can fulfill a dream, I will be happy."

Jimenez can play on either side of the backline and is also comfortable playing further forward when required, making him a versatile option for Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola. 

With that said, he will likely compete with Julian Araujo and Adam Smith for the right-back spot, although the latter is currently an injury concern after being forced off in Saturday's 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. 

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When could Jimenez make his Bournemouth debut?

Jimenez will have to wait until after the international break to make his first appearance in a Bournemouth jersey. 

Bournemouth supporters should get to see Jimenez in action for the first time when Iraola's side play host to Brighton & Hove Albion on September 13.

The Cherries are currently sitting in seventh place in the Premier League standings after taking six points from their opening three matches.