Alejandro Grimaldo has reached a personal agreement with Atlético Madrid on a three-year contract that includes an option for an additional year. The deal to bring the 30-year-old Spanish left-back from Bayer Leverkusen is valued at approximately €20 million, though the final price tag could shift upward depending on how bonus structures shake out.
What the transfer looks like up close
Grimaldo is leaving Leverkusen with just one year remaining on his existing contract. The reported €20 million figure covers the full package, bonuses included. However, some reports suggest Leverkusen is pushing for a fee north of €25 million, creating a valuation gap that the two sides are still working to close.
Reputable transfer journalists Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano have both reported on the deal’s progress. No completion date has been publicly confirmed, but the personal terms between the player and Atlético are settled.
Earlier in the window, Barcelona was reportedly interested in Grimaldo. That interest never materialized into a formal offer, effectively clearing the path for Atlético to close the deal without a bidding war.
