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.
“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.
Alex Jimenez is the subject of an investigation from Premier League club Bournemouth
