Atlético Madrid pursues Bayer Leverkusen's Alejandro Grimaldo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
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.
- •Grimaldo scored 14 goals and provided 14 assists in the 2025/26 season.
- •Atlético is also considering Chelsea's Marc Cucurella.
- •Leverkusen finished sixth and lacks Champions League football next season.
- •Grimaldo has a contract until 2027, presenting a potential fee opportunity this summer.
- 6:54 AMYahoo Sports — Leverkusen's Grimaldo the subject of Atlético Madrid transfer rumours
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Atlético Madrid make contact with Bayer Leverkusen’s Alejandro Grimaldo
"Alejandro Grimaldo is ready to leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer and would like to play in La Liga, journalist Nicolò Schira reports. Atlético Madrid are interested in him and have offered him a c...
"As Atlético Madrid’s search for a left-back continues, the Spanish club have turned their attention towards Bayer Leverkusen’s Alejandro Grimaldo (30). According to a report by Matteo Moretto, At...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 6:54 AMLeverkusen's Grimaldo the subject of Atlético Madrid transfer rumours
Alejandro Grimaldo is ready to leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer and would like to play in La Liga, journalist Nicolò Schira reports. Atlético Madrid are interested in him and have offered him a c...
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 5:15 PMAtlético Madrid make contact with Bayer Leverkusen’s Alejandro Grimaldo
As Atlético Madrid’s search for a left-back continues, the Spanish club have turned their attention towards Bayer Leverkusen’s Alejandro Grimaldo (30). According to a report by Matteo Moretto, At...
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