Defender Alejandro Grimaldo, who moved from Benfica to Bayer Leverkusen this season, has been called up to the Spanish national football team for the first time with an eye to the final qualifying games for Euro 2024.
At 28, Grimaldo could win his first cap thanks to his performances in three months at the German league leaders, in which he scored seven goals and provided five assists (in all competitions), after seven-and-a-half seasons. at Benfica, but he was never called up.
With Spain already through to the final and victory still undecided in Group A, in which they share a team with Scotland, coach Luis de la Fuente decided to call up some “new faces” for the games against Cyprus and Georgia. November 16 and 19: In addition to Grimaldo, Alex Remiro, Rodrigo Riquelme and Aleix Garcia may also star.
“I am happy and very happy to fulfill my dream by receiving my first call-up to the Spanish national team. I am grateful to my family, colleagues, coaches, fans and all the people who supported me and helped me achieve this. goal,” Grimaldo reacted through his official account on the social network X (formerly Twitter).
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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