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Atletico Madrid is on the verge of signing Alex Grimaldo, left-back of Bayer Leverkusen, for 10 million euros. The player has admitted that there are conversations with the club.
What has happened?
The Spanish international has played the last three seasons at Bayer Leverkusen, with a total of 145 games, 30 goals and 45 assists.
Why is it important for Atletico Madrid?
The incorporation of Grimaldo would allow the rojiblancos to acquire a world-class defender to compete for the starting position with Italian Matteo Ruggeri.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 4th in La Liga, 69 pts, 21W-6D-11L from 38 games |
| Last result | Villarreal 5-1 Atletico Madrid (2026-05-24) |
| Injured players | J. Alvarez, P. Barrios, J. Cardoso, J. M. Gimenez, N. Gonzalez, N. Molina |
Atletico Madrid is looking to strengthen its defense after an irregular season. The rojiblanco team is 25 points behind leaders Barcelona.
What comes next?
The operation could be finalized in the coming days. Grimaldo has also expressed his admiration for Atletico Madrid. The player has said that he likes the rojiblanco club and that he has always said so.
Atletico Madrid is ready to acquire a world-class defender. The incorporation of Grimaldo would be a great reinforcement for the rojiblanco team.
