Nine years at Benfica was a long time. He could have left earlier for a better and more competitive league. For a team aiming for distinction in the UEFA Champions League. Who would leave an ideal environment, a "family" that respects and values him? The fullness of time brought the completion of the contract and the now mature Alejandro went free. Benfica "launched" him, they didn't claim a single euro for his transfer, because they took what they could from him on the field.

Grimaldo recently signed until 2027, while now his aim is to be present in the final phase of the 17th European Championship this summer in Germany.

Grimaldo started his career in the academies of Valencia, then went to those of FC Barcelona and from there in the summer of 2016 he moved to Benfica where he has been playing for the last seven years….

Grimaldo, chose the organization of the Bundesliga and the confidence of Xabi Alonso. Under the umbrella of his countryman, he could quickly adapt and adopt the German philosophy. For his part, of course, the former captain of Real Madrid knew the skills of the footballer and how he would make use of him. The aggressive tactics were perfectly suited, he was satisfied with his figures.