A top footballer is under investigation over claims he sent inappropriate posts to a 15-year-old schoolgirl.
AFC Bournemouth defender Alex Jiménez, 21, allegedly sent a string of messages to the schoolgirl.
There is no suggestion the footballer ever met the girl.
But the club confirmed it has launched a probe into Jiménez – who signed a five-and-half-year deal with The Cherries in February – and has dropped him from their crunch Premier League tie with Fulham tomorrow (Sat).
The statement said: ‘AFC Bournemouth are aware of posts circulating on social media involving right-back, Alex Jimenez.
‘The club understands the seriousness of the matter and it is currently being investigated.
Alex Jimenez is the subject of an investigation from Premier League club Bournemouth
The 21-year-old joined the Premier League club from AC Milan in a one-year loan deal last summer
‘As a result, Alex will not be included in the squad for tomorrow’s Premier League game against Fulham and the club will be making no further comment at this time.’
The Spain Under-21 international started his career at Real Madrid Castilla, the Spanish giants reserve team, before moving to Milan.
He joined the Premier League club on an initial one-year loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season. He scored his first Bournemouth goal at home against Liverpool in a 3-2 victory.
More to follow.
