Too long did not read, all postings.
But can’t the OP just rotate his faucet 90 degrees clockwise, to put the valve lever nearer to the sink?
The original problem was the spout didn’t reach far enough. Op wanted to bend it.
Then the discussion went to moving the faucet to the free space between the two bowls on the sink.
Personally I think that would make the spout reach too far at that point. And there are space concerns as to if it has enough room underneath fit the mounting hardware.
I asked for measurements and never got them.
I suggested replace with the proper reach spout. But the OP then brought up the problem of water dribbling off your hands when you touch the handle.
That’s a summary.