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Sparta Prague Confirms Signing of Peru Winger Joao Grimaldo

Sparta sporting director Tomáš Rosický said his performances for Peru persuaded the club to move.

Overview

  • Sparta Prague unveiled Grimaldo with a high-profile video on its official channels using the tagline “La energía de Sparta.”
  • Media reports estimate the fee at about €1.4 million, with Partizan Belgrade retaining 50% of the player’s rights.
  • Grimaldo, 22, arrives after a productive loan at Riga FC, where he logged 5 goals and 10 assists and lifted a trophy.
  • Rosický praised the winger’s speed, technique, dribbling and versatility to play wide or centrally based on recent national-team displays.
  • Local coverage notes he will join the squad shortly to compete in the Czech title race and the UEFA Conference League, with strong competition for a starting spot.