The striker from Sporting Cristal and the Peru national team could gain his first experience abroad in a top league. Uefa.
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One of the new faces of the Peruvian team is the Sporting Cristal winger. Joao Grimaldowho had a great season with the light blue team and was on the verge of fighting for the title League 1 in 2023. In addition, his great performances in the local tournament and in Libertadores Cup They caught the attention of Juan Reynoso, who gave him his debut with the Bicolor in the 2026 qualifiers against Brazil and would now start against Bolivia on matchday five.
However, it wasn’t just “Cabezón” who had Grimaldo in his sights, clubs in Europe also recognized his talent and showed interest in signing him. There are two clubs Portuguese League that they want the beer striker, as revealed by the journalist Denilson Barrenechea, who follows closely what is happening in the Rímac team.
“Casa Pía and Gil Vicente are the teams interested in signing Joao Grimaldo from Sporting Cristal. There will be news in the coming days if a transfer for the player is completed. Other teams have shown interest, but Cristal will decide for the best offer,” reported the press officer of the program “A Pressure” via his social networks.
Joao Grimaldo is wanted by two clubs in Portugal. Photo: Photo taken by X
Which players will end their contract with Sporting Cristal in 2023?
- Renato Solis (goalkeeper)
- Gianfranco Chavez (defense)
- Leonardo Diaz (defense)
- Gilmar Paredes
- Martín Távara (midfielder)
- Aldair Vasquez
- Leandro Sosa (midfielder)
- Diego Soto
- Brenner Marlos (striker)
- Irven Avila (striker)
- Percy Liza (front).
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