Bayer Leverkusen demands 25 million euros from Atletico for Grimaldo

Bayer Leverkusen left-back Alex Grimaldo could switch clubs this summer. According to journalist Matteo Moretto, Atletico is actively working on the transfer of the 30-year-old football player and continues negotiations with the Leverkusen club. According to the source, Bayer expects to receive about 25 million euros for his player, including bonuses. In return, Atlético is not ready to go beyond 18-20 million euros, including all possible additional payments. The main problem lies in the structure of the agreement. Madrid are currently only offering €10-13m in guaranteed payments, while the rest is to be made up of bonuses. Despite this, the negotiation process continues, and good relations between the clubs may help the parties to find a compromise. The position of the football player is also an important factor. It is reported that Grimaldo is interested in returning to Spain, which could contribute to the successful completion of negotiations. It will be recalled that Bayer signed the defender in the summer of 2023 as a free agent after his departure from Benfica. Since then, the Spaniard has become one of the team's key players. In the 2025/26 season, Grimaldo showed impressive results for a defensive player, scoring 14 goals and providing 12 assists in 46 appearances, confirming his status as one of the best left-backs in Europe.