New transfer target: Bayern eye up Leverkusen star | OneFootball

At FC Bayern, many signs point to Raphael Guerreiro leaving the club this summer. According to recent reports, a top star from Leverkusen could move to Munich as Guerreiro’s successor.

The full-back position at the German record champions has been a sensitive topic for years. While Konrad Laimer has established himself as a permanent solution on the right side, Vincent Kompany has to regularly make changes on the left. Prolonged injuries to Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito have especially exacerbated the issue.

Raphael Guerreiro has also been unable to permanently fill this gap. The Portuguese player repeatedly struggles with injuries and too often reveals weaknesses in his defensive play, which are immediately punished at the top level. Currently, Josip Stanisic is stepping in, but the Croatian is intended for the center of defense or the right side in the long term.

With Guerreiro’s contract expiring, it’s not out of the question that Bayern will strengthen the left side in terms of personnel next summer. And apparently, a name has already become established on the Isar, one that is being mentioned more and more internally—and fits perfectly into the profile both athletically and strategically.

Grimaldo in Focus: Bayern Closely Monitoring Leverkusen Star

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As kicker reveals, the name Alejandro Grimaldo regularly “haunts” Säbener Straße. The exceptional Leverkusen player is one of the most influential figures in the Bundesliga. For the Werkself, the 30-year-old is much more than a left-back—he is a playmaker, set-piece specialist, and key player.

According to the specialist magazine, Bayern are “explicitly” observing Grimaldo. A decisive factor: his contract situation. The Spaniard’s contract runs until 2027, so next summer would be Leverkusen’s last chance to secure a transfer fee. His current market value is around 30 million euros—relatively moderate for a player of this caliber.

Grimaldo brings everything that would suit Munich’s style of play: precise crosses, creativity in build-up play, and extremely dangerous set pieces. In 15 competitive matches, the 11-time international has already recorded eleven scorer points.

But the big question remains: how realistic is a move to Munich? Grimaldo has repeatedly emphasized in the past that he wants to fulfill his dream of one day playing again in his Spanish homeland.

It remains to be seen how strong Bayern’s interest is. With Davies and Ito, Munich already have two established left-backs in their squad. It will be especially interesting to see how Ito returns after two metatarsal fractures in a short period of time.

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