Alejandro Grimaldo Transfer from Bayer 04 Leverkusen to FC Bayern München
Left-back Alejandro Grimaldo can also play in midfield and would provide an unexpected quality to Bayern's squad in set pieces. However, Grimaldo himself is more inclined towards a return to Spain.
Bild reports that Bayern Munich is prepared to attempt to sign Alejandro Grimaldo in the summer to replace Raphael Guerreiro, whose contract is ending and will not be renewed. Bayer Leverkusen intends to ask for at least 20 million euros for Grimaldo, despite his contract expiring in 2027. According to Bild, Leverkusen wants to maximize a potential sale after Jonathan Tah's move to Bayern Munich on a free transfer. The newspaper also states this price would not be a difficulty for Bayern Munich. The club could offer Grimaldo a significant salary increase compared to his current earnings of 4.5 million euros.
According to Kicker, Bayern Munich has been interested in Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish full-back for some time, but for the moment there have been no contacts with the player or the management of Bayer Leverkusen. The club does not currently contemplate his sale and intends to offer him a renewal on his contract, which runs until 2027. If a renewal is not successful, Bayer Leverkusen would still be willing to keep him until his contract expires. The transfer is considered difficult, as the club might only negotiate with a Spanish team and would make conditions much harder for Bayern Munich, as happened previously with Jonathan Tah. Kicker reports that currently, the only concrete element is Bayern's interest.
According to the newspaper 'Bild', Bayern is seriously considering Alejandro Grimaldo, although there has been no contact so far with the player's representative or with Bayer Leverkusen. Grimaldo is being considered as a possible replacement for Raphaël Guerreiro, whose future is uncertain. Leverkusen does not intend to let Grimaldo leave. The club's stance would be firmer if it involved Bayern, and they would demand a considerably higher amount.
According to Kicker, Bayern Munich are reportedly monitoring Bayer Leverkusen's left-back Alejandro Grimaldo. The club is looking to strengthen the position for next season, as manager Vincent Kompany has faced challenges due to Alphonso Davies' injury problems. The 30-year-old Spanish international has 11 caps for his country and has registered 4 goals and 3 assists in 9 Bundesliga appearances this season. His contract with the rival club runs until 2027, and an extension is considered unlikely. This could make him available for a relatively low price next summer. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €30.00m. Leverkusen signed Grimaldo on a free transfer from Benfica in 2023. Several top Spanish clubs, including Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, have also been linked with the player.
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