Leverkusen and Atlético Madrid haggle over Grimaldo transfer fee

The club from the Spanish capital are unwilling to meet Leverkusen's asking price from the left-sided playmaker.

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Atlético Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen are already negotiating to reach an agreement on the transfer fee for Alejandro Grimaldo. 

According to transfer journalist Mateo Moretto, Leverkusen is demanding a sum of around €25million including bonuses.

Meanwhile, the La Liga side are less eager to spend as much and are unwilling to exceed €18-20million with bonuses included.

Still, the fixed transfer fee is expected to be relatively low, at around €10-13 million, as previously reported.

Negotiations are ongoing and the relationship between the two clubs is strong, which could aid the successful completion of the transfer.

Grimaldo wants to return to Spain and is excited about the opportunity to wear the Atlético Madrid jersey.