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Joao Grimaldo Named Sofascore's Top U23 Latin Player in Europe as Riga Loan Ends Without Buy

Riga declined its purchase option, prompting a return to Partizán.

Overview

  • The Peruvian winger topped Sofascore’s 2025 U23 Hispano/Latin America ranking with a 7.37 average rating after his season in European leagues.
  • He was a key contributor to Riga FC’s Virsliga title, with the club finishing one point ahead of RFS.
  • Riga did not trigger the reported €1.5 million option to buy and Partizán rejected a subsequent offer described as well below the agreed clause, Depor reported.
  • With his loan expired, Grimaldo must report back to the Serbian club as his next move is evaluated.
  • Partizán is weighing a re-loan or a permanent sale despite his higher profile following the ranking, according to Depor.