A prime footballer is below investigation over claims he despatched inappropriate posts to a 15-year-old schoolgirl.
AFC Bournemouth defender Alex Jiménez, 21, allegedly despatched a string of messages to the schoolgirl.
There is no such thing as a suggestion the footballer ever met the woman.
However the membership confirmed it has launched a probe into Jiménez – who signed a five-and-half-year take care of The Cherries in February – and has dropped him from their crunch Premier League tie with Fulham on Saturday.
The assertion stated: ‘AFC Bournemouth are conscious of posts circulating on social media involving right-back, Alex Jimenez.
‘The membership understands the seriousness of the matter and it’s at the moment being investigated.
Alex Jimenez is the topic of an investigation from Premier League membership Bournemouth
The 21-year-old joined the Premier League membership from AC Milan in a one-year mortgage deal final summer season
‘Because of this, Alex is not going to be included within the squad for tomorrow’s Premier League sport in opposition to Fulham and the membership will likely be making no additional remark at the moment.’
The Spain Beneath-21 worldwide began his profession at Actual Madrid Castilla, the Spanish giants reserve group, earlier than transferring to Milan.
He joined the Premier League membership on an preliminary one-year mortgage take care of an obligation to purchase on the finish of the season. He scored his first Bournemouth aim at house in opposition to Liverpool in a 3-2 victory.
Jimenez has been one of many league’s breakout stars this marketing campaign and is a constant starter for Andoni Iraola’s aspect, with 32 appearances.
The Spaniard joined Madrid in 2012 earlier than transferring to Milan on mortgage, which turned a everlasting transfer after a profitable spell in Italy.
He is because of be a part of Bournemouth completely this summer season owing to an obligation to purchase clause within the mortgage settlement with Milan.
