Bayern Munich Seeks 'Short Season' Title Slam!
Who would you pick to join FC Bayern for the next three years?
LEVERKUSEN Alejandro Grimaldo of Bayer 04 Leverkusen during the UEFA Champions League match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Arsenal at the BayArena on March 11, 2026, in Leverkusen, Germany. BART STOUTJESDIJK / ANP (Photo by ANP via Getty Images) | ANP via Getty Images From a Bayern Munich perspective, the question of which player to take from Bayer Leverkusen looks a little different than it did a couple of years ago. Several of Leverkusen’s biggest stars — including Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong — have already moved on, forcing the club into a new phase built around a mix of experienced leaders and younger talent.
So if Bayern Munich could pick one current Bayer Leverkusen player to plug into the squad for the next three seasons, a few intriguing candidates stand out. One strong option would be Alejandro Grimaldo. The attacking left-back remains one of the most productive full-backs in European football thanks to his crossing, set-piece ability, and attacking instincts.
Even as Leverkusen have undergone squad changes, Grimaldo has remained a key contributor and focal point in the team’s system. From Bayern’s perspective, that type of offensive production from the back line could be extremely valuable, especially if the club ever needed depth or long-term insurance on the left side. Another interesting choice would be Aleix García.
The midfielder brings composure, passing range, and tactical intelligence in possession. Bayern have often thrived with midfielders who can dictate tempo and control matches, and García’s skill set could complement players like Joshua Kimmich or Aleksandar Pavlović in the middle of the park. Then there’s the striker conversation.
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