Bayern chase Grimaldo: Why the Leverkusen star is in such high demand | OneFootball

According to recent media reports, FC Bayern is taking a close look at Alejandro Grimaldo. The key Leverkusen player is being discussed at the German record champions as a possible successor to Guerreiro.

FC Bayern is exploring the transfer market – and one name is coming increasingly into focus: Alejandro Grimaldo. As the specialist magazine kicker reports, the name of the Spanish left-back is now being mentioned more and more frequently in the halls of Säbener Straße. The newspaper BILD also confirms that the rumors are well known at the German champions and that Grimaldo is being discussed intensively internally.

But one thing is clear: there have been no concrete talks so far between Bayern, the player, or Bayer Leverkusen. Nevertheless, speculation is picking up – and that has mainly to do with the future of another Bayern player.

Why Grimaldo is becoming interesting for Bayern

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Raphael Guerreiro faces an uncertain future at FCB. The 31-year-old’s contract expires next summer and, as things stand, will not be renewed. The decision-makers at the record champions are already planning for the possible departure of the Portuguese international.

And this is exactly where Grimaldo comes into play. The 30-year-old Spaniard has developed into one of Europe’s best left-backs since his free transfer to Leverkusen in the summer of 2023. In the current season, he has an impressive seven goals and four assists in just 15 games – numbers that make him one of the most influential figures in the Werkself squad.

Grimaldo combines strategic cleverness with versatile attacking strength. His precise crosses, game intelligence, and consistency make him a dream candidate for many top clubs – and apparently also for Bayern.

However: a transfer would not be easy.

Why Leverkusen would negotiate especially hard with Bayern

Leverkusen has no intention of letting Grimaldo go before his contract ends in 2027. The Werkself bosses ideally want to extend his contract or – if necessary – enter the final year of his contract with him without any issues.

Additionally, the player himself is keeping quiet. When asked if he wanted to extend, he told BILD: “We are focused on the current season. I am happy to be here and know that the club trusts me. But it’s important to focus on the present.”

Moreover, Grimaldo still dreams of returning to Spain in the long term – preferably to Barcelona, Real, or Atlético. For these clubs, Leverkusen would be more open to talks. According to BILD, the Werkself would demand transfer fees well above ten million euros in such cases.

It would be a very different story, however, if FC Bayern were to come knocking. As with previous cases such as Jonathan Tah and Florian Wirtz, Leverkusen has shown a tough stance towards Munich. A similar scenario would be expected with Grimaldo – with a very high transfer fee and tough negotiations.

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