Overview
- Atlético and Bayer Leverkusen confirmed Tuesday that Grimaldo has signed with Atlético through June 2030 with reported fees in the €20–25 million band and Kicker citing €22 million that could rise to €25 million with add-ons.
- The club signed Grimaldo to strengthen its left-back and wing-back options after other moves in the position, adding a player valued for crossing, progressive runs and elite free-kick delivery.
- Grimaldo arrives off a standout spell at Leverkusen where he helped deliver the 2023–24 Bundesliga and German Cup double and recorded 145 appearances with roughly 30 goals and 45 assists for the club.
- Grimaldo told Spain’s training base that returning to play in Spain had long been his goal, and he remains part of Spain’s World Cup squad where he has been used mainly as a substitute.
- Leverkusen issued warm farewells and praise for his influence and dead-ball threat, and Atlético gain tactical flexibility under Diego Simeone with a player who can operate as a full-back, wing-back or emergency wide attacker.