Atlético Madrid negotiates with Bayer Leverkusen for Alejandro Grimaldo

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Atlético Madrid negotiates with Bayer Leverkusen for Alejandro Grimaldo
Summary

Atlético Madrid is in advanced negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen over a potential transfer for Alejandro Grimaldo. The club has reportedly offered Grimaldo a contract until 2029, with an extension option. An official offer to Leverkusen is still expected, as the club aims to bolster its left-back position after Marc Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid. Bayer Leverkusen is said to seek at least €10 million for Grimaldo, whose contract expires in 2027.

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  • •Atlético Madrid seeks to strengthen its left-back position.
  • •Grimaldo's current contract with Leverkusen expires in 2027.
  • •Leverkusen joined Grimaldo on a free transfer from Benfica in 2023.
  • •Atlético Madrid reportedly offered Grimaldo a contract until 2029.
  • •Bayer Leverkusen demands at least €10 million for Grimaldo.
Latest Updates
  • 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Grimaldo Says Yes to Atlético as €25m Bid Tests Leverkusen
  • 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Leverkusen and Atlético Madrid haggle over Grimaldo transfer fee
  • 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Leverkusen’s asking price could complicate Atlético Madrid move for Grimaldo
  • 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Atlético Madrid on verge of €10 million defender deal
  • 12:27 PMYahoo Sports — Grimaldo agrees to join Atletico Madrid from Bayer Leverkusen
  • 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — Atlético Madrid in advanced negotiations with Alejandro Grimaldo
What they're saying
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La Liga giants Atlético Madrid are all set to close the signing of Spanish international Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen.This comes amid the understanding that the two clubs are on the verge...

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According to Mundo Deportivo, Atlético Madrid are now in advanced negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen's Alejandro Grimaldo.The Spanish capital club have reportedly already offered Grimaldo a contract ...

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Atletico Madrid have opened formal talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a €25m deal for Alejandro Grimaldo (30), according to transfer reporter Matteo Moretto. Fabrizio Romano has added that personal te...

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