Alejandro Grimaldo has revealed that Atlético Madrid is his ‘favorite membership’ as he approaches a transfer to La Liga.
The 30-year-old, whose present contract with Bayer Leverkusen expires in June 2027, is reportedly near becoming a member of Atleti after three years in Germany.
The left-back performed a key function in Werkself’s Bundesliga title in 2023-24, scoring 10 targets and offering 13 assists in 33 video games.
Since becoming a member of Leverkusen in 2023, Grimaldo has scored probably the most targets (30 targets), scored probably the most targets (41 targets) and created probably the most possibilities (326 targets) of any defender in Europe’s high 5 leagues.
Leverkusen’s new supervisor Carles Martínez has beforehand expressed his need to maintain Grimaldo on the membership, however it seems the defender is set to maneuver to the Spanish capital.
“We’ll see what occurs within the subsequent few days,” Grimaldo stated on Ibai Llanos’ Twitch channel.
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“Clearly there are negotiations occurring, however nothing is official.
“Atleti is my favourite membership, I’ve at all times stated that.”
Atleti completed fourth in La Liga this season, 25 factors behind champions Barcelona on the finish of the ultimate sport.
Diego Simeone’s aspect additionally reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, however misplaced 2-1 on combination to eventual runners-up Arsenal.
