MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Rafael Leao and Alex Jimenez of AC Milan are pictured talking during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Verona at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 15, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
According to Fabrizio Romano, Milan turned down a €25m offer from Napoli for Alex Jimenez, while Fiorentina, Lyon, Roma and Sevilla wanted him on loan.
The 20-year-old is prized for his versatility, able to play on the right or left, as a full-back or in a more advanced role.
A product of the Real Madrid youth academy, the Merengues have the option to buy him back for €12m in 2026, having already missed the €9m slot for 2025.
Jimenez attracting interest from Serie A and beyond

Romano claims on his YouTube Channel via Tuttomercatoweb that Jimenez has received a lot of interest from numerous clubs this summer.
The party with the most enthusiasm for him is Napoli, who saw him as an altre soluzioni to Juanlu Sanchez of Sevilla.
However, Milan turned down the €25m proposal from the Partenopei for Jimenez.
They also rejected reported approaches to take him on loan from Fiorentina, Roma, Olympique Lyonnais and Sevilla.
He made 46 competitive appearances for the Rossoneri last season, scoring four goals and providing two assists.
Image:Getty
Segui le Ultime News Calciomercato Napoli
Segui le Ultime Notizie Napoli Calcio