Done deal! Atlético sign Barcelona academy product

Atlético Madrid have pulled off one of the most impressive transfers of the summer, bolstering their left flank with a star Spanish defender. The transfer of Alejandro Grimaldo to the Colchoneros is now a done deal.

Details: According to Florian Plettenberg, the Madrid club's management has reached a full agreement with Bayer Leverkusen. Earlier, the 30-year-old player had already given his verbal consent to move to Madrid, and now the clubs have sealed the deal.

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If this scenario unfolds, the deal will go beyond the usual football corridors. The Madrid side will pay Leverkusen a fixed compensation fee of €25 million.

Grimaldo has already agreed the terms of a long-term contract with Atlético. The Spaniard will soon arrive at his new club for the mandatory medical examination and official presentation.

Reminder: Bayer are set to sign one of Germany's top talents.