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Barcelona given second chance to sign former academy star for ā¬12million
TL;DR
Barcelona is considering re-signing former academy player Alejandro Grimaldo for ā¬12 million as they seek full-back reinforcements. Grimaldo, currently at Bayer Leverkusen, has one year left on his contract.
Key points
- Barcelona is exploring options for full-back reinforcements
- Alejandro Grimaldo is a former academy player
- Grimaldo currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen
- He has one year left on his contract
- Grimaldo could be available for under ā¬12 million
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Barcelona given second chance to sign former academy star for ā¬12million
Barcelona are once again exploring the market for full-back reinforcements, and a familiar name has resurfaced ā Alejandro Grimaldo.
According to SPORT, Barcelona are closely monitoring the situation of the Bayer Leverkusen left-back, who is increasingly likely to leave the Bundesliga side this summer.
With just one year remaining on his contract, the outlet mentions that Grimaldo could be available for a fee below ā¬12 million, making him one of the most attractive low-cost defensive options in the summer.
The Spanish defender is believed to be open to a new challenge, and crucially, he is prioritising a return to Spain.
There is significant interest
That preference puts Barcelona, and potentially Atletico Madrid, in a strong position if they decide to act.
However, as one can suspect, interest is not limited to La Liga, with Juventus and AC Milan also tracking his availability.
For Barcelona, Grimaldo was already on their radar last summer as they searched for a reliable alternative to Alejandro Balde.
Q&A
Why is Barcelona interested in Alejandro Grimaldo?
Barcelona is looking for full-back reinforcements and sees Grimaldo as an attractive option due to his low potential transfer fee.
What is Alejandro Grimaldo's current contract situation?
Grimaldo has one year remaining on his contract with Bayer Leverkusen, which may allow him to be signed for under ā¬12 million.
How much will Barcelona need to pay for Grimaldo?
Barcelona may be able to sign Grimaldo for a fee below ā¬12 million, making him a cost-effective option for the team.
