Atlético Madrid pursues Bayer Leverkusen's Alejandro Grimaldo

Atlético Madrid has initiated contact with Alejandro Grimaldo of Bayer Leverkusen regarding a potential transfer. Grimaldo, who has expressed a desire to play in LaLiga, has had a standout season, scoring 14 goals and assisting an equal number in 2025/26. Leverkusen faces a transitional period after finishing sixth in the Bundesliga and not qualifying for UEFA Champions League football. Grimaldo's contract runs until 2027, making this summer a critical time for the club to negotiate a fee if he opts to leave. His previous statements indicate his interest in returning to Spain, a factor Atlético may leverage in their approach.

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