Atlético Madrid have introduced the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal reportedly value 20 million euros.
Grimaldo has had a superb spell at Leverkusen, enjoying a key position of their aspect’s double victory within the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal in 2023-24 beneath supervisor Xabi Alonso.
The total-back, who’s a part of Spain’s World Cup squad, joined Leverkusen from Benfica in 2023.
Because the begin of the 2023-24 season, Grimaldo has recorded 71 purpose involvements, 20 greater than another defender in Europe’s prime 5 leagues throughout all competitions.
Expensive Alejandro
You got here to Bay Enviornment with a profitable mentality and took us to heights we may solely dream of.
Your ardour for the shirt, your teammates and your objectives is unbelievable.
Your free kick, a traditional golf celebration, and most… pic.twitter.com/g2syHTttMr
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) June 30, 2026
In truth, Grimaldo led defenders in each objectives (30) and assists (41) and probabilities created (326) over that interval.
He has additionally scored 9 objectives from direct free kicks up to now three seasons, greater than another participant in Europe’s prime 5 leagues.
Grimaldo will return to his house nation for subsequent season, with Atletico signing the 30-year-old to a contract till 2030.
