Milan are seeking a new left wing-back for next season, with Alex Grimaldo identified as a specific request. Davide Bartesaghi began as backup on the left flank but moved ahead of Pervis Estupinan in the pecking order. Estupinan could leave before 2026-27, creating space for a higher-quality and more consistent reinforcement. Allegri views Grimaldo as an ideal fit due to technical ability, international experience, and attacking impact. Milan’s pursuit depends on qualifying for the Champions League, which would allow initial discussions about financial feasibility and overall transfer costs. Grimaldo has produced 30 goals and 45 assists in 145 games for Bayer Leverkusen, and he previously said he was flattered by Milan links.
"Massimiliano Allegri is hoping for a new wing-back to arrive in the summer, and he would like to welcome Alex Grimaldo. Davide Bartesaghi went into the season as the back-up on the left flank but quickly overtook summer signing Pervis Estupinan in the pecking order. The latter could leave before 2026-27, making way for a new reinforcement with a bit more quality and consistency."
"Among the names Milan are pursuing to strengthen their squad for next season is Álex Grimaldo. According to Luca Cohen (via MN24) the Spanish full-back is a specific request from Allegri, who has already spoken about the player during meetings with the Rossoneri management. The former Juventus coach considers Grimaldo an ideal profile to strengthen the left lane thanks to his technical quality, his international experience and his ability to also make an impact in the attacking phase."
"Milan's potential attempt, however, will be closely tied to qualification for next season's Champions League. If they qualify for Europe's premier competition, the Rossoneri could initiate initial discussions to understand the financial feasibility of the deal and assess the overall transfer costs. In 145 games for Bayer Leverkusen across all competitions, the 30-year-old has amassed 30 goals and 45 assists, showing that he can indeed be decisive in the final third."
"As a reminder, the player himself was asked about Milan links last month and admitted to being flattered."
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