Realy didn't want it back, defense takes the road to Premierliga.

Last summer, Milan completed Jimenez's permanent transfer, with Real Madrid winning 5m euros after Rossoners activated the purchase clause in the borrowing agreement between the two clubs. As part of the deal, Los Blankos maintained the option to restore the new protector for only 9m euros.

Real Madrid considered activating this clause, but now it's decided not to. As a result, they will lose control over Jimenez's future, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that he is ready to join Premier League team, AFC Bournemouth.

Before an agreement was reached between Bournemouth and Milan, Real Madrid had to make a final decision on whether to activate the repurchasing clause and has decided not to. As a result, the 20-year-old will travel to England for the next phase of his career, moving in the form of forced borrowing by the English club.

Real Madrid could have seen Jimenez as a long-term substitute for Dani Carvaal, which would have provided him with the summer-coming competition, Trent Alexander-Arnold. However, this is not happening, which makes sense considering that another rightist defender, Jesus Fortea, is highly valued at Valdebeba.

Despite that, it would not be surprising to see Real Madrid's leaders closely follow Jimenez during his time at Premier League, as a deal may be sought in the future. But for now, they have chosen to give up control over his future.