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Joao Grimaldo’s Sparta Prague Move Spotlights Self-Funded Push to Meet Europe’s Demands

A claim by Reimond Manco that the winger paid for a personal trainer plus a nutritionist drew coverage from Czech reporter Filip Horký.

Overview

  • Peruvian outlets report Grimaldo has signed for Sparta Prague after his stint at Riga FC.
  • On his program, Reimond Manco said Grimaldo used his own money to hire a personal trainer and a nutritionist to complement club work.
  • Manco cited agent Raúl González as confirming that Grimaldo was investing in extra preparation.
  • Czech journalist Filip Horký amplified Manco’s account on social media, referring to Manco as a local expert.
  • Coverage notes prior criticism of Grimaldo’s physique at Partizán Belgrade and frames the move as a boost for Peru given Sparta’s regular European competition.