Jimenez investigation ongoing as right back not on Cherries

CHERRIES right-back Alex Jimenez remains under investigation after he was suspended following social media posts that circulated involving the Spaniard last month.

Jimenez was dropped by AFC Bournemouth after the posts, which were not posted by the right-back, emerged.

He missed the final three games of the season at Fulham, at home against Manchester City and away at Nottingham Forest.

The FA investigation into the posts is ongoing, and the club are awaiting a verdict.

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Jimenez was not included on the club’s released and retained list, which was published last week.

The Daily Echo understands this is because Jimenez was a loan player, and his permanent deal won’t become active until July 1. Fellow loanee Christos Mandas was also not on the list.

The Spaniard was on loan from AC Milan, but the loan deal included an obligation to buy, which was triggered after the draw against Aston Villa in February.

Jimenez made 31 appearances in the Premier League for Bournemouth last season, with 26 starts and one goal.