Alejandro Grimaldo set to join Atlético Madrid from Bayer Leverkusen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
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.
- •Grimaldo played at Bayer Leverkusen before the transfer.
- •He was previously connected to a return to Barcelona.
- •Grimaldo's transfer to Atlético Madrid is valued at approximately 20 million euros.
- •He won Euro 2024 with Spain but has mostly been a substitute at the World Cup.
- •Real Madrid's signing of Cucurella led Atlético to target Grimaldo.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Former Barcelona defender Alejandro Grimaldo set to sign for Atlético Madrid
"A return to Barca had been rumored but won't happen now.
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