Grimaldo quickly wins over Atlético fans with his commitment and dedication

Alejandro Grimaldo has quickly gained the support of Atlético Madrid fans thanks to his personal dedication in joining the club and his demonstration of understanding of the rojiblanco team's identity.

Por El Medio Oriente
16 de agosto de 2026
A footballer wearing Atlético Madrid's red and white shirt poses in front of an advertising panel at the stadium.
Alejandro Grimaldo wears Atlético Madrid's kit during his presentation. The Spanish left-back has quickly won the support of fans thanks to his commitment and dedication demonstrated in joining the rojiblanco club. (Mundo Deportivo)
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Alejandro Grimaldo has made a good impression at Atlético Madrid since his arrival as left-back. The Spanish international has won over the rojiblanco fans in just a few weeks as a new red-and-white player, according to sources close to the club.

Although he has had little playing time on the pitch so far, the left-back's characteristics and quality are well known following his time at clubs such as Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen. According to club data, the player's personality has impressed supporters, who highlighted his knowledge of the songs and emblematic phrases of the Metropolitano fans, including references such as "the Champions League is my obsession" and phrases attributed to legendary coach Luis Aragonés.

During his official presentation, Grimaldo expressed his ambition by stating that he wants to "win titles and be the best left-back in LaLiga" and that his maximum objective is to win "a Champions League with Atlético". Club president Enrique Cerezo highlighted the player's personal effort to join the club, noting that "few footballers have put in as much effort".

The left-back's commitment was also evident when he decided to considerably shorten his holidays after playing in the World Cup to immediately join pre-season training under Diego Simeone's orders. Grimaldo celebrated the World Cup title with a Spanish flag bearing the Atlético crest, a gesture also made by other rojiblanco teammates who won the tournament.

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