Real Madrid plan to sign ex-Barcelona defender Grimaldo to replace underperforming Mendy

2023-01-12 14:39

Real Madrid plan to sign ex-Barcelona defender Grimaldo to replace underperforming Mendy


According to a report from the Spanish media "Fichajes", La Liga giants Real Madrid are considering the introduction of 27-year-old Spanish left-back Alex Grimaldo, who is currently playing for Lisbon and Benfica in the Portuguese Super League.


This season's excellence is a product of Barcelona's academy


Grimaldo joined the Barcelona youth academy at the age of 12 and was promoted to the reserve team three years later. However, he did not continue to stay in Barcelona, but joined the Portuguese Super League Lisbon and Benfica in 2016. He has been one of the best left-backs in Europe during his seven seasons.


And Grimaldo has performed outstandingly this season, contributing 4 goals and 5 assists in 30 games. However, the Spanish defender has stalled in talks with Lisbon and Benfica over a new contract, which is due to end in June, when he leaves on a free agency, which has attracted the attention of Real Madrid.


Real Madrid plan to sign ex-Barcelona defender Grimaldo to replace underperforming Mendy


Real Madrid looking for defender to replace Mendy


Since the 27-year-old defender Ferland Mendy has not yet reached the level of coach Carlo Ancelotti's first-choice left-back since his transfer to Real Madrid in 2019, Real Madrid may plan to sell Mendy for a fee through the summer transfer window. Taking team building funds from it forced Ancelotti to introduce a defender to replace Mendy for a long time.


Real Madrid plan to sign ex-Barcelona defender Grimaldo to replace underperforming Mendy


Grimaldo as second-in-command for Real Madrid


It is reported that Real Madrid will currently play for Bayern Munich's 22-year-old striker and midfielder Alphonso Davies as the primary introduction target this summer. But Davies is one of Bayern's best players and probably won't accept a general offer or sell him.


Real Madrid plan to sign ex-Barcelona defender Grimaldo to replace underperforming Mendy


If Real Madrid can't introduce Davis, then Grimaldo, who is ranked as a secondary candidate, will become Real Madrid's goal this summer. In addition, although Real Madrid may be able to afford Davis's transfer fee, Grimaldo, who signed a top defender for free, seems to be more attractive.


However, it is reported that several Premier League clubs are already interested in the introduction of Grimaldo. It seems that Real Madrid needs to speed up their pace and reach a contact with Grimaldo in order to seize the opportunity.