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Chelsea<\/a> are reportedly interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Alejandro Garnacho, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n After running his contract down with SL Benfica, the 30-year-old decided to move to BayArena as a free agent in 2023. He has enjoyed great success in Germany over the last few years, winning a Bundesliga title, DFB Pokal, and DFL-Supercup.<\/p>\n The Spaniard has even showcased his productivity over the last three seasons. After making 29 goal contributions during the 2023\/24 campaign, he made 16 goal contributions during the 2024\/25 campaign.<\/p>\n This season, Grimaldo scored 14 goals and registered 12 assists in 46 appearances across all competitions. Moreover, he helped his side keep 11 clean sheets.<\/p>\n However, with his existing deal set to run until 2027, it has been suggested that the defender is open to leaving Leverkusen this summer to take a new challenge in his career.<\/p>\n Now, Fichajes<\/em> state that following Chelsea\u2019s failure to qualify for next season\u2019s European competition, Marc Cucurella is ready to leave this summer. Barcelona<\/a> and Real Madrid<\/a> are interested in him, while Bayern Munich have held talks to learn about the details of signing him.<\/p>\n However, Atletico Madrid are currently the frontrunners to seal the deal. As a potential replacement for the former Brighton star, Chelsea have identified Grimaldo as a serious option.<\/p>\n Xabi Alonso has been appointed as the new Chelsea manager, and he enjoyed great success with Grimaldo at Leverkusen. So, he is seemingly willing to reunite with his former colleague at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n However, the report state that the Leverkusen star isn\u2019t the only name on Chelsea\u2019s shortlist to bolster the defence as Nathaniel Brown and Andrea Cambiaso are also on their radar.<\/p>\n![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
<\/a><\/div>\nGrimaldo to Chelsea<\/h2>\n
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