After leaving Benfica, footballer on the fans: I found a real family | OneFootball

Fans are always a crucial part of a club's life, and Benfica is no exception. Someone who knows this well is Alejandro Grimaldo, who recently reminisced about his time at Luz. In statements, Kasper Hjulmand's protégé made a revelation about the role of Benfica fans.

In an interview given to the podcast 'After de Post', quite popular in Spain, the international for La Roja began by recalling his arrival at Luz: "I could have left before Barcelona. My contract was ending in six months, and I had to leave because Barça didn't count on me. I believed that going to Benfica was the best decision, and I was spot on".

Next, the former number 3 of the reds explained how the relationship with Benfica fans worked and stated that dedication was a factor to consider: "At Benfica, the fans support you a lot if you perform on the field. But if you don't play well, they turn their back on you".

Regarding the demands that fans placed on the team's players, Grimaldo made sure to exemplify with an episode he witnessed: "One day, after we lost a game, I found a message on the walls of my house that said 'son of a b...'".

Finally, the former champion with Benfica spoke about a potential return to his home country: "I've always said I would like to return to Spain. Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid are very big clubs. It was nothing more than rumors, nothing else. They were unfounded news".

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