Bournemouth Suspend Álex Jiménez After Leaked Instagram Messages With 15-Year-Old Girl Surface Online

AFC Bournemouth confirmed on Friday, 8 May 2026, that Spanish right-back Álex Jiménez would not be considered for selection in the following day’s Premier League fixture against Fulham, following the rapid spread of alleged Instagram chat screenshots involving a 15-year-old girl.

In an official club statement, Bournemouth said: “AFC Bournemouth are aware of posts circulating on social media involving right-back, Álex Jiménez. The club understand the seriousness of the matter and it is currently being investigated. As a result, Álex will not be included in the squad for tomorrow’s Premier League match against Fulham, and the club will make no further comment at this time.”

The screenshots, which spread rapidly across X and other platforms, purportedly show an exchange in which the girl informed Jiménez of her age. According to reports, the player responded with remarks including: “Never have I been with a 15-year-old girl,” while also expressing interest in arranging a meeting. Subsequent messages in the alleged exchange include the lines: “I hope everything goes well. We won’t talk again for a while” and “It was a mistake talking to you. I don’t want problems.” There is currently no suggestion that any physical meeting took place between the player and the girl.

Jiménez, who turned 21 on the day the story broke, came through Real Madrid’s renowned youth academy before a move to AC Milan. He subsequently joined Bournemouth initially on a loan arrangement before the club exercised a permanent buy clause. The defender had been a consistent presence in the Cherries’ first team this season, making over 30 Premier League appearances.

The timing of the allegations coincides with a significant period for Bournemouth, who are managed by Andoni Iraola — reported to be departing the club at the end of the season — and have been pushing for European qualification in what has been an impressive campaign. The club’s decision to omit Jiménez immediately and open a formal investigation underscores the seriousness with which the matter is being treated at board level.

No further comment from the club, the player, or his representatives has been issued at the time of publication. The investigation remains ongoing.