Decision Made on Grimaldo: Real Madrid Informs Leverkusen
Real Madrid has made a definitive decision regarding Alejandro Grimaldo and has already communicated it to Bayer Leverkusen to avoid any controversy or misunderstandings.
đ« Grimaldo Not an Option for Madrid
While Grimaldo is a player admired by the Madrid hierarchy, he was never the first-choice target for the left-back position. With Ălvaro Carreras already lined up, the club will now have three left-backs in the squad â including Ferland Mendy and Fran GarcĂa. If neither of the latter two secures a move away, one will be left with minimal playing time this season.
Despite Grimaldo publicly expressing a desire to play for a top Spanish club, Real Madrid has clarified to Leverkusen that it is not pursuing the player. The aim is to preserve the strong relationship between the two clubs and avoid any impression of underhanded dealings.
đ€ Respecting a âFriend Clubâ
The relationship between Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen is excellent â especially after how respectfully the German side handled Xabi Alonsoâs departure. For that reason, Florentino PĂ©rezâs board contacted Leverkusen directly to reaffirm that Madrid is not behind Grimaldo’s recent comments.
Leverkusen appreciated the gesture and reaffirmed their own desire to keep Grimaldo, who is under contract until 2027 and is a key figure in the team.
𧩠A Changing Era in Leverkusen
With the departure of Xabi Alonso and potential exits of Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Tah, Leverkusen faces the end of a highly successful cycle. Both Wirtz and Tah are close to joining Liverpool and Bayern Munich, respectively.
As a result, many of the club’s top players are now considering exits, spurred on by lucrative and ambitious offers elsewhere.
đŻ What’s Next for Grimaldo?
Grimaldo is reportedly keen on a return to LaLiga, with Barcelona and AtlĂ©tico Madrid monitoring the situation. However, both clubs are still evaluating whether itâs worth investing heavily in a player who will soon turn 30.
Despite his wish to play under Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid, Grimaldo now knows that door is closed â at least for now.
