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Alejandro Grimaldo expresses desire to play in LaLiga

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:10 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Alejandro Grimaldo expresses desire to play in LaLiga

Summary

Alejandro Grimaldo, playing for Bayer Leverkusen, reiterated his long-standing desire to return to LaLiga before retiring. Grimaldo, who turns 31 in September, stated, "I want to return to LaLiga," emphasizing his happiness at Bayer Leverkusen while expressing this as a goal. He last made similar comments in August 2025. Despite his strong performance with 14 goals and 12 assists in 46 matches, Bayer Leverkusen did not qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League, finishing sixth.

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•Grimaldo wants to play in LaLiga before retirement.
•He has expressed this goal consistently since last summer.
•He recorded 14 goals and 12 assists this season with Bayer Leverkusen.
•Leverkusen finished sixth and did not qualify for next season's Champions League.
•Grimaldo turns 31 in September.

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Bayer Leverkusen star Alejandro Grimaldo makes it no secret that he wants to play in LaLiga before his retirement. The Spaniard, who announced his dream last summer, has again reiterated his desire to...
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