Key Takeaways:
- Beşiktaş have finalised personal terms with Bayer Leverkusen and Spain international defender Alejandro Grimaldo
- The Turkish club must negotiate a deal with Bayer Leverkusen, who are seeking €20m for the defender
- Grimaldo has recorded 14 goals and 11 assists in 41 matches for Leverkusen in the 2025/26 season across all competitions
Personal Terms Settled with Spanish International
Beşiktaş have reached a full personal agreement with Bayer Leverkusen’s Spanish left-back, Alejandro Grimaldo, according to information from Sacha Tavolieri. The negotiations involved a direct meeting between Grimaldo and the management of the Turkish club, which reportedly included a dinner gathering before both parties set the terms of a potential contract.
✅ Despite denials from some media outlets, I can confirm that Serkan Reçber met Alejandro Grimaldo and his entourage at a restaurant in Germany, and they reached a preliminary agreement.
🦅🇪🇸 Nothing has been finalized yet, and the details still need to be put in writing, but… pic.twitter.com/NVMOtXHuTS
— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) April 22, 2026
Transfer Fee Still Under Discussion
Although Beşiktaş and Grimaldo have settled personal terms, the player remains under contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2027. The Turkish side are now tasked with reaching an agreement with the Bundesliga club. Leverkusen, recently crowned 2023/24 German champions, are holding out for a reported transfer fee of €20m for Grimaldo’s services.
| Player | Club (Current) | Contract Until | 2025/26 Goals | 2025/26 Assists | 2025/26 Appearances | Reported Transfer Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Grimaldo | Bayer Leverkusen | 2027 | 14 | 11 | 41 | €20m |
Leverkusen’s Campaign and European Prospects
The Bundesliga champions have enjoyed a notable season, with Grimaldo contributing 14 goals and 11 assists in 41 appearances across all competitions. While Leverkusen currently occupy sixth place, they sit nine points ahead of fourth-placed Freiburg with four matches left in the season but trail VfB Stuttgart by four points in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification. Missing out on European competition in the coming season could influence Grimaldo’s transfer circumstances.
