Real Madrid will reportedly consider signing 28-year-old former Barcelona defender Alejandro Grimaldo in the 2024 summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Alejandro Grimaldo is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The Merengues are scouring the market for a left-back ahead of the 2024 summer transfer window. And the former Barcelona defender has emerged as an alternative to top target Alphonso Davies.
Alejandro Grimaldo spent his formative years in his homeland, starting his youth career at Valencia CF before joining Barcelona. The Spanish defender rose through the ranks in La Masia before turning professional at the Catalan club. But he failed to establish a foothold in Barcelona’s first team and went abroad to make his mark.
The 28-year-old rose to prominence during a seven-and-a-half-year stint with Benfica, establishing himself as one of the best full-backs in the world. But Grimaldo’s stint with the Portuguese giants ended this past summer, as he joined Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer. And he has hit the ground running at the Bundesliga club.
The Spaniard has been a regular for Bayer Leverkusen this season, amassing an incredible tally of five goals and five assists in 12 appearances across all competitions. Grimaldo’s progress at the Bundesliga club has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Real Madrid.
Real Madrid will likely delve into the market for a left-back in the 2024 summer transfer window. Ferland Mendy faces an uncertain future at the Santiago Bernabeu after a few injury-riddled campaigns. With the Frenchman no longer being a dependable left-back, he might depart from the Bernabeu next summer. So, it behoves Real Madrid too invest in a left-back next summer.
Several candidates, including Alphonso Davies, have thus emerged on Real Madrid’s radar. But Davies is highly sought-after, while Bayern Munich will look to keep hold of the rampaging full-back. So, Grimaldo has emerged as a viable alternative for Los Blancos.
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Meanwhile, Grimaldo’s former club, Barcelona, might also look to re-sign the 28-year-old if Marcos Alonso leaves next summer. But Bayer Leverkusen will unlikely entertain offers for a player who has become a pivotal figure for them this season. So, it will be interesting to see if a move for the ex-Barcelona defender sees the light of day for Real Madrid.
