Barcelona will reportedly look to re-sign 30-year-old Spanish international Alejandro Grimaldo from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Alejandro Grimaldo is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The reigning La Liga champions are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a left-back in the summer transfer window. So, the 30-year-old Bayer Leverkusen wide player has emerged as a target for the Blaugrana.
The latest report has revealed that Deco is the driving force behind Barcelona’s move for Grimaldo. With the Spaniard entering the final 15 months of his contract with Bayer Leverkusen, the summer may be the Bundesliga club’s final opportunity to recoup something from his exit.
How has Alejandro Grimaldo fared at Bayer Leverkusen?
Alejandro Grimaldo has established himself as one of the most productive players in the Bundesliga since joining Bayer Leverkusen in a Bosman move in July 2023. The 30-year-old has taken creative charge for Die Werkself from the left flank, with his output holding the key in the final third.
While Bayer Leverkusen’s 2025/26 campaign has been underwhelming, Grimaldo has retained his productivity. The Spanish international has scored 12 goals and provided 11 assists in 38 outings thus far. Meanwhile, Grimaldo’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Barcelona will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
Barcelona return on the horizon?
Alejandro Grimaldo has been on Barcelona’s wishlist for a long time. The continued interest is understandable, even though Alejandro Balde has been exceptional since graduating from La Masia. However, Hansi Flick wants two top-class options for every position, compelling Barcelona to dip into the market for a left-back.
So, while Gerard Martin is a solid alternative to Balde, the young Spaniard’s transition into a centre-back role means Barcelona can do with Grimaldo. The latest report has revealed that Deco is the driving force behind the Catalan club’s interest in the 30-year-old Bayer Leverkusen wing-back.
Meanwhile, the Spanish international has entered the final 15 months of his contract with Bayer Leverkusen, and the summer may be the final opportunity for the Bundesliga giants to recoup something from his departure. So, it will be interesting to see if Grimaldo returns to Barcelona in the coming months.
