Alex Jimenez’s adventure at Milan could come to an end after just two years, and not in the way many might have expected, namely through Real Madrid’s buy-back option.
The Spanish right-back arrived at the Rossoneri in the summer of 2023 and was redeemed by the club a year ago for an investment of around 5 million euros.
After a month and a half under the orders of Massimiliano Allegri, the relationship between the two already seems strained due to the behavior of the 2005-born player, who was disciplined less than two weeks ago and sent down to Milan Futuro while his teammates were involved in the two-day friendlies in England.
The 20-year-old Madrid academy product went through all the stages at Milan, starting with the Primavera, moving up to the First Team at the beginning of 2024, and making his debut under Stefano Pioli. He later spent a few months with Milan Futuro at the start of last season. From December 2024 onwards, he was consistently with the senior squad, first under Fonseca and then under Conceição, collecting numerous appearances and impressing in multiple roles, both offensive and defensive.
His Achilles’ heel has always been his fiery temperament and unsettled off-field life, writes MilanPress.it. While such behavior might have been tolerated by the more permissive Milan of the past two seasons, it is no longer compatible with today’s side, which is seeking a new balance and has already let go of figures who, in some cases, lacked professionalism.
Will Alex Jimenez leave AC Milan?
If Real Madrid have not yet decided to bring Jimenez back (despite their urgent need for right-backs) it is also due to these shortcomings that have persisted over the years and remain unresolved. This is why head coach Massimiliano Allegri appears ready to move on without him: the squad now requires greater discipline, with no room for lateness or nightlife inconsistent with professional demands.
Jimenez’s next step could be Serie A side Como under Cesc Fàbregas, who may be tasked with managing both the strengths and flaws of a talent still searching for recognition. In recent hours, there have been contacts with the player’s entourage: it’s a race against time.
