Official: Bayer Leverkusen sign Napoli full-back Miguel Gutiérrez

The Spaniard arrives from SSC Napoli and fills the void left by Alejandro Grimaldo who has since joined Atlético Madrid in Spain.

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Bayer Leverkusen has officially announced the signing of left-back Miguel Gutiérrez from Serie A giants SSC Napoli.

The 25-year-old former Real Madrid academy talent has has put pen to paper on a contract with the Bundesliga club until June 2031. 

Gutiérrez moved to Italy a year ago from Girona, and helped Napoli to second place in the Italian topflight with 36 appearances. 

The technically gifted left-footer, who will wear the number 3 jersey, reportedly arrives for a fee in the region of €30million.

In signing the Spaniard, the Rhineland outfit have also essentially captured a like-for-like replacement for Alejandro Grimaldo.

“Miguel Gutiérrez is a technically gifted and offensively minded defender who fits well into our team. 

With him, we have implemented a new, very invigorating element for our Werkself," said Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes.