Álex Grimaldo Atlético Madrid Shirt Number 2026/27: Which Number?

What shirt number will Álex Grimaldo wear at Atlético Madrid?

As of 27 July 2026, Atlético Madrid have not published a formal squad-number announcement for Álex Grimaldo. The club’s official welcome statement confirmed the transfer and contract length but did not name a shirt number. Some football databases list him with No. 20, which should be treated as unofficial until Atlético confirm it.

When did Grimaldo join Atlético Madrid?

Atlético announced the agreement with Bayer Leverkusen on 30 June 2026, with Grimaldo signing until 30 June 2030. The club did not disclose the fee. He arrives as one of the most experienced left-sided players in Europe, capable of operating as a full-back, wing-back or in midfield.

What did Grimaldo achieve before joining Atlético?

Born on 20 September 1995, Grimaldo made 303 appearances for Benfica between 2015 and 2023 before moving to Bayer Leverkusen, where he played 145 times and was central to the club’s 2023/24 Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double. That double season made him one of the most productive attacking full-backs in Europe.

Why is Grimaldo restricted in which number he can take?

La Liga registration rules limit players holding a first-team licence to numbers between 1 and 25. It is the same regulation that prevented Barcelona’s Karim Adeyemi from taking his preferred No. 27 this summer. Atlético’s options for new arrivals are therefore confined to whatever remains free inside that range.

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