Atlético Madrid signs Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen for €20m
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Alejandro Grimaldo will complete a transfer to Atlético Madrid today for approximately €20 million, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. Negotiations concluded after weeks of discussions between the clubs. Grimaldo's arrival is seen as a solution for Atlético’s defensive needs, and he is expected to contribute significantly to the team's playing style. Leverkusen, having acquired Grimaldo on a free transfer from Benfica in 2023, accepts a fee below their initial €30 million valuation to avoid potential value loss in his final year.
- •Transfer fee reported at around €20 million.
- •Grimaldo's contract with Atlético runs until 2029 with an option for an additional year.
- •Leverkusen pursues best outcome following Grimaldo's decision not to extend his contract.
- •Grimaldo is Atlético’s first major defensive signing of the summer.
- •Negotiations shift focus from Marc Cucurella to Grimaldo due to Real Madrid's interest.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Atlético Land Grimaldo in €20m Deal as Leverkusen Accept Below Their Floor
"Fabrizio Romano confirms that Alejandro Grimaldo (30, Spanish) will complete his transfer to Atlético Madrid today, with the fee reported at around €20m. Romano’s report signals that the paperwor...
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