Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen have reached an agreement with Alejandro Grimaldo on a transfer, although the future of the deal remains uncertain. Bayer has established a high "pain line" in relation to the value it is willing to accept for its player.
The topic of Atlético's interest in Grimaldo began to gain momentum last week, especially after the signing of left-back Marc Cucurella by Real Madrid, which left Atlético looking for alternatives. Now, the Spanish team has not only contacted the Leverkusen defender, but also reached an understanding with the Spanish international regarding a possible transfer for next season.
Grimaldo, 30, still has a contract with Bayer until the summer of 2027 and has already expressed his desire to leave the club. However, the issue of transfer value remains an obstacle. Atlético intends to pay between 10 and 12 million euros, an amount that, according to sources, would make those responsible at Bayer smile cynically. The Bundesliga team has set its "pain line" at around 30 million euros, a figure it considers fair for its most valuable player.
Despite Grimaldo's good performances at Leverkusen, the team prefers to keep the player and even extend his contract, something that the defender does not have in mind due to his desire to play in La Liga. Therefore, if Atlético does not make an offer close to 30 million, Bayer may choose to wait and allow Grimaldo to leave on a free transfer next season, a strategy that will not be easy to accept.