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Bayer Leverkusen negotiates transfer for Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli

9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:58 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen negotiates transfer for Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli
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Bayer Leverkusen is nearing a deal to sign Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli, as reported by BILD and transfer journalist Matteo Moretto. The Bundesliga club aims to fill the gap left by Alejandro Grimaldo's transfer to Atlético Madrid. Gutiérrez, a former Spanish youth international, played 28 Serie A matches for Napoli last season and participated in five Champions League games. The expected transfer fee is between €25-30 million. Should the talks conclude successfully, Gutiérrez would bolster Leverkusen's defense ahead of the upcoming season.

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  • •Bayer Leverkusen is in advanced talks to sign Miguel Gutiérrez.
  • •Gutiérrez is currently with Napoli and played 28 Serie A games last season.
  • •The transfer fee is reported to be €25-30 million.
  • •This follows Alejandro Grimaldo's departure to Atlético Madrid.
  • •Leverkusen seeks a defensive replacement ahead of the new season.
Latest Updates
  • 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen signs Spanish left back Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli as replacement for Grimaldo
  • 9:33 AMYahoo Sports — Leverkusen sign Spanish full back Gutiérrez as Grimaldo successor
  • 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Bayer Leverkusen sign Napoli full-back Miguel Gutiérrez
  • 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Bayer Leverkusen seal Miguel Gutiérrez capture
  • 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Done deal: Napoli and Bayer Leverkusen have €30m Gutierrez agreement in place
  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Report – Napoli Defender Set to Join Bayer Leverkusen
  • 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen wrap up €30m deal for preferred Alejandro Grimaldo replacement
  • 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen’s fullback search remains intriguing
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Bayer Leverkusen has signed Spanish left back Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli. The 25-year-old Gutiérrez, a former Real Madrid academy player, signed a contract through June 2031, Leverkusen said in a statement on Wednesday. Gutiérrez replaces compatriot Álex Grimaldo, who departed for Atlético Madrid, and will wear the No. 3 at Leverkusen.

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Bayer Leverkusen have signed Spanish left back Miguel Gutiérrez on a five-year contract until 2031, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday. Gutiérrez, 25, arrived from Serie A runners-up Napoli and the transfer fee has been estimated at €30 million ($34.

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Multiple outlets are reporting that Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen have a full agreement in place to sign left-back Miguel Gutierrez on a permanent transfer from Napoli, just one year after the Span...

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