Alex Jimenez remains relatively unknown to the casual Spanish football fan. His lack of La Liga experience keeps him under the radar, but the full-back is forging his future abroad.

Now a player for AFC Bournemouth, where he is enjoying an impressive season as a right-back and even as a winger, he openly admitted in 'Mundo Deportivo' that a return to Real Madrid, the club he left for Milan, "would be a dream."

"Right now, I'm focused on AFC Bournemouth and this season, but returning would be a dream for me because I grew up there, and it was the home that shaped me into who I am today. Currently, I know I have a contract with AFC Bournemouth, and I'm very happy here. I don't know where I'll play next," he stated.

Alex Jimenez is on loan at AFC Bournemouth from Milan, where he struggled to settle. "I believed I wouldn't get the minutes I desired this season, and this opportunity arose. I saw it as a chance, and I think I'm making the most of it. I greatly valued having a Spanish coach, thinking he could help me integrate into the team. Ultimately, changing country and language makes a difference," he added.

Regarding his life in Bournemouth, he explained: "I'm comfortable. It's a much calmer life than what I was used to in Milan or Madrid, and I think that's helping me focus even more on football. My family lives with me, and I have a very peaceful day-to-day."

Every footballer dreams of wearing the national team shirt, especially in a World Cup year. "I try not to dwell on it, but I know there's a World Cup this summer, and I work every day to try and ensure Luis de la Fuente considers me as a potential option for the World Cup. I focus more on AFC Bournemouth and my daily routine, but why not?"

Álex Jiménez

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