Spanish international reacts to Benfica ‘interest’: I had no idea | OneFootball

Aleix García stated that he was not aware of Benfica’s interest in securing his services in the recent past. At the end of Leverkusen’s victory at Estádio da Luz in the Champions League, the 29-year-old Spanish international also commented on Alejandro Grimaldo’s statements, a former Eagles player.

“Grimaldo had warned us. I congratulate them because they are great fans,” Aleix García began, revealing that the former Benfica player had highlighted the strong support José Mourinho’s team would feel when hosting Leverkusen last Wednesday, November 5, during the fourth round of the Champions League.

Regarding the alleged interest from Benfica in the recent past, Aleix García stated that “he didn’t know.” It is worth remembering that, in the summer 2024 transfer window, the Spanish international, capped seven times, moved from Girona to Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth around 18 million euros, at the request of Xabi Alonso.

Since signing for the German side, Aleix García – valued at 20 million euros – has played 57 matches, scored eight goals, and provided six assists. In 2025/26, despite Xabi Alonso’s departure to Real Madrid, the midfielder continues to perform at an excellent level (15 games, three goals, and two assists).

After their fourth defeat in four matches in this edition of the Champions League, Benfica now turns its attention back to Liga Portugal Betclic. Next Sunday, at 8:30 pm, José Mourinho’s team will host Casa Pia at Estádio da Luz. The match is part of the 11th round of the National Championship.

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