Left-back Alejandro Grimaldo is likely to depart Bayer Leverkusen this summer after three seasons with the Bundesliga club. The 30-year-old, who has one year remaining on his contract, was previously linked with a move back to Spain, but no transfer materialized last year.
This season, Grimaldo may again be on the market, with recent claims suggesting he could be available for as little as €10-12 million. Barcelona are reportedly considering him as a left-back alternative for the second consecutive season, though this prospect likely depends on the departure of either Joao Cancelo or Alejandro Balde.
Besiktas Reportedly Reach Agreement with Grimaldo
According to Sky Sport Switzerland, Turkish club Besiktas has reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms with Grimaldo. Sporting Director Eduard Graf met with Grimaldo to outline his plans for him, highlighting a key role within the team. While Besiktas still needs to secure an agreement with Leverkusen, such a deal would indicate their potential success in signing the player. However, his price tag is quoted at a significantly higher figure of €20 million.
Talk of Agreement Denied Amidst Spain Preference
Conversely, transfer insider Matteo Moretto has denied these reports on Twitter/X. He states that he is unaware of any agreement with Grimaldo and reiterates that the player’s preferred destination is a return to La Liga, a desire he has openly expressed before. Moretto also denies any contact from AC Milan regarding a potential deal.
Last summer, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid were also linked with Grimaldo. Los Blancos ultimately signed Alvaro Carreras, while Atletico may find themselves in the market for another left-back, as Matteo Ruggeri is currently their only specialist in that position.
