Barcelona youngster Alex Grimaldo bound for Benfica?

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Barcelona left-back Alex Grimaldo is reportedly close to sealing a move to Portuguese side Benfica.

Benfica are reportedly close to securing the services of Barcelona youngster Alex Grimaldo.

It is believed that the 20-year-old is highly regarded at Camp Nou, but he is yet to make a senior appearance for the Catalans.

However, according to A Bola, the left-back has agreed a contract with the Portuguese outfit until the summer of 2020.

The report adds that Benfica will pay a fee in the region of £750,000 for Grimaldo, who started his career in the youth ranks of Valencia.

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