The player told Laporta and Deco that he wanted to return next summer.
FC Barcelona is enjoying a period of resurgence under the leadership of Hans-Dieter Flick, who has returned the club to Europe’s elite. With a project that aims to win all the titles, the best players see Barça as an ideal destination and express their interest in joining the club.
Alejandro Grimaldo, who currently plays at Bayer Leverkusen, is one such talent who has expressed his desire to return to Camp Nou, where he started his career at La Masia before leaving in search of opportunities in other clubs, according to Nacional Cat.
Grimaldo wants to return to Barcelona
Grimaldo, who came through the ranks at Barça and captained the reserve team, never made his first team debut, leading him to leave for Benfica, where he enjoyed a successful career as a as left rear.
His performances in Portugal and now Germany have made him one of the best in the world at his position. His move to Leverkusen resulted in a memorable season, in which he helped the club win the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal, losing only one match, in the Europa League final.
Alejandro Balde
However, Grimaldo’s return to Barca seems unlikely. With Alejandro Balde firmly established at left-back, Flick and the Barca board see no need to bring in another player in that position.
Additionally, Grimaldo has decided to leave Bayer Leverkusen in 2025, a year when some of his teammates, like coach Xabi Alonso, will also be looking for new challenges.
Although Grimaldo is keen to return to the Camp Nou, his next destination will be another European club who will appreciate his experience and qualities. The door to FC Barcelona, at least for the moment, seems closed for the talented Valencian full-back.
