Following Marc Cucurella's recent high-profile transfer to Real Madrid, FC Barcelona is reportedly preparing a strong response by shifting their focus to Bayer Leverkusen star Alejandro Grimaldo. Barcelona's Sporting Director, Deco, firmly believes that the club did not "miss out" on Cucurella to their fierce rivals, but rather made a calculated decision to avoid paying an exorbitant transfer fee. Instead, Deco is prioritizing a target he considers to be vastly superior in terms of offensive output.
Grimaldo has reportedly expressed his desire to leave Bayer Leverkusen and take the next step in his career. The Spanish left-back is highly admired by the Barcelona hierarchy, particularly by manager Hansi Flick, who deeply values his immense offensive potential and his crucial ability to contribute to the team's overall build-up play.
The Catalan club is confident that securing Grimaldo's signature would not only be a more financially viable option compared to the massive fee required for Cucurella, but it would also provide a significant upgrade in attacking quality. This makes Grimaldo a highly strategic and cost-effective option for Barcelona as they look to strengthen their defensive flanks for the team's new project.
