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6.08.2024Bayer 04

Tribute to tournament winners Palacios and Grimaldo

European champion Alejandro Grimaldo and Copa América winner Exequiel Palacios are back in Leverkusen. On their return, the two tournament winners received a special tribute for their great success playing for their national teams. Sporting managing director Simon Rolfes paid tribute to the duo on behalf of all staff at Bayer 04.
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Grimaldo with Spain beat England 2-1 in the final of Euro 2024 in the middle of July. A few hours later, Palacios and Argentina secured the Copa América title. The midfielder, who had already won the Copa América in 2021 and the World Cup in 2022 with the Albiceleste, helped retain the title and thereby secured a third major triumph playing for his country within just three years.

The two Werkself players enjoyed a well-deserved holiday after the celebrations following the tournament wins. The duo returned to the Werkself last weekend.

Alejandro Grimaldo

Grimaldo on the Training ground, Palacios in rehab

While Grimaldo was back in full training on Monday, alongside new signings including fellow countrymen Aleix Garcia for the first time, Palacios was working in the Werkstatt, the training and rehab centre at the BayArena. The Argentinian underwent a successful operation on his right knee immediately after winning the COPA America and is now on the road to recovery with a rehabilitation programme at the Werkstatt.

 

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