Atletico Madrid don open transfer market for this summer, and di club dey serious to strengthen dia squad. Di team wey Enrique Cerezo dey lead want make strong move both for La Liga and for Europe. One key area wey dem dey look na di left side of dia defense.
According to reports, di main target na Marc Cucurella, di Chelsea left back. But di deal no easy because Chelsea go demand big money. So Atletico dey consider cheaper option.
Kicker magazine report say Alejandro Grimalmo, di Bayer Leverkusen left back, fit be di alternative. Di 30-year-old Spanish defender get contract till 2027, but Leverkusen fit sell am for around 10 million euros. Di German club dey calm for now, because dem believe say Atletico dey use Grimaldo name to pressure Chelsea for Cucurella.
Both players also dey on radar of FC Barcelona. But for Atletico, Grimaldo fit become more important if dem no fit sign Cucurella. Di transfer window still long, so we go see how things go.
