Alejandro Grimaldo set to join Atlético Madrid from Bayer Leverkusen

Alejandro Grimaldo is reportedly on the verge of signing with Atlético Madrid after a decade away from Spain. The former Barcelona academy player has spent recent seasons at Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen, where he gained recognition, including a Ballon d'Or nomination in 2024. With speculation surrounding a potential return to Barcelona, it appears Grimaldo will instead make the transfer to Atlético for around 20 million euros. This decision comes after Real Madrid’s signing of Marc Cucurella, prompting Atlético to secure Grimaldo’s services as they strengthen their defensive options.

• 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Former Barcelona defender Alejandro Grimaldo set to sign for Atlético Madrid