Overview
- Bayer Leverkusen has reportedly accepted an offer from Atlético Madrid and Grimaldo has agreed to personal terms for a multi-year contract.
- Reports differ on the fee with one widely cited figure at €20 million including bonuses and other outlets saying the total could reach about €25 million.
- Leverkusen executives traveled to Madrid to push the deal forward and both clubs describe the move as agreed in principle pending formalities.
- Grimaldo is 30 years old, has one year left on his Leverkusen contract, and has pushed for a return to Spain which accelerated talks.
- The transfer’s completion depends on Grimaldo passing a medical and on paperwork that may be delayed while he is on international duty at the World Cup, and bonus structures commonly account for reported fee discrepancies.