Bayer Leverkusen loses Alejandro Grimaldo to Atlético Madrid. The transfer will be sealed today and agrees on a fee of €20m.

What happened?

Alejandro Grimaldo will leave Bayer Leverkusen and join Atlético Madrid. The Spanish defender has agreed on a contract until June 2030.

Why is this important for Bayer Leverkusen?

The departure of Alejandro Grimaldo is a significant loss for Bayer Leverkusen. The club is currently 6th in the Bundesliga with 59 points from 34 games and a recent form of DLWWL.

What comes next?

Bayer Leverkusen must now focus on replacing Alejandro Grimaldo. The club has scored 68 goals this season and conceded 47, resulting in a positive goal difference of +21.

DateEvent
June 30, 2026Current league position: 6th, 59 points, 17W-8D-9L
May 16, 2026Last game: Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Hamburger SV
2025/2026Top scorer: P. Schick with 16 goals in 28 appearances