Official: He gets tired of Barça and leaves for Simeone. La Masia's gem joins Atlético.

For several weeks, a player who came up through the blaugrana youth academy kept hoping to receive a call from Camp Nou. His desire was clear: to wear the club's colors that saw him grow up again and establish himself in Europe. However, that gesture never came and time eventually wore down his patience.

The footballer saw a real opportunity due to injuries in the first team and the obvious gap in his position. But neither Deco nor Laporta showed any intention of activating his return. The silence from the sporting management was as clear as it was painful.

Youth bet halts his signing

Hansi Flick has decided to bet on an internal solution. The German coach has trusted a promising young player who has delivered immediate results. This plot twist has blocked any possibility for the veteran youth product's return.

For months, the sporting management had considered reinforcing the left back with international experience. However, the emergence of this young prospect has completely changed the plans. Barça believes they can cover the position without needing to go to the market.

The result has left out of the project a player who had everything ready to return. His price was affordable, his performance proven, and his intention firm. But Camp Nou door closed without explanation.

Hansi Flick | @FCBarcelona

Since leaving LaLiga, the player has experienced constant development in one of the continent's top leagues. His performance has stood out for defensive solidity, offensive ability, and tactical maturity. This put him on the radar of several prestigious clubs.

Teams like Manchester City, Liverpool, or Bayern Munich showed interest. All valued his consistency, experience in Europe, and leadership. However, he always prioritized the option of returning home.

Unfortunately, the club that developed him didn't share his enthusiasm. That closed door has sped up other negotiations. Especially with a Spanish team that has managed to move quickly.

Atlético seize the opportunity

Atlético de Madrid have acted decisively while Barça hesitated. Simeone has intervened directly, convinced that this reinforcement fits perfectly into his system. He needs speed, experience, and commitment on the left flank, and this player has it all.

The rojiblanco club has presented an ambitious project, with immediate prominence. The player's entourage has positively valued Cholo's structure and approach. Everything fits for him to become the new colchonero signing.

The talks are very advanced. Unless there is an unexpected twist, the deal will be finalized in the coming days. The Metropolitano is already preparing his welcome.

Simeone wants him | @simeone

The footballer has accepted that he won't have a place in Flick's new project. He has waited patiently, but the lack of contact from Barcelona has pushed him to take control of his career. The decision hasn't been easy, but he has prioritized sporting matters and stability.

Now it's official: Alejandro Grimaldo returns to LaLiga, but not to Camp Nou. The left back, Bayer Leverkusen's star, will wear rojiblanco next season. His story with Barça is now definitively closed, and Simeone is already smiling with his new signing.