Barça outpaced as Grimaldo heads for Atlético

Atlético de Madrid: major coup confirmed for Alejandro Grimaldo

Europe 24 June 2026 at 13:30

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Barça outpaced as Grimaldo heads for Atlético

The Alejandro Grimaldo saga is nearing its conclusion. Courted by his boyhood club FC Barcelona, the Spanish full-back is instead set to join Atlético de Madrid.

Alejandro Grimaldo is indeed making his return to Spain, but not in the colours of FC Barcelona. After three successful seasons at Bayer Leverkusen, the 30-year-old left-back is on the verge of signing with Atlético de Madrid.

According to Sky Germany and confirmed by journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Colchoneros have reached a full agreement with both the player and the German club. The Spanish international is expected to make the move for a fee of €25 million.

🚨❤️🤍 Alejandro Grimaldo to Atlético Madrid, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties.

Bayer Leverkusen accept final proposal worth over €20m as total package with add-ons.

Grimaldo only wanted Atléti, personal terms agreed last week — and deal now in place. pic.twitter.com/oCK9YMWcab
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 24, 2026

However, Barça, his formative club, are left with some regrets. The Blaugrana were keen on bringing back their former player, but Atlético have ultimately beaten them to the punch. Grimaldo now faces a medical before signing a long-term contract with the Madrid club.