US Iphone 5s in Europe

Hello everybody,
I am sure this questions is answered already, however I couldn't find it.
Next week, I go to USA and I want to buy a free Iphone 5s. I will use it in Spain, and my questions is if there is any problem, if I have to ask for an special Iphone?
One last question, if I buy the Iphone in USA is the 4G and LTE going to work in Europe for that US iphone?
Thank you for your help,
Josepiu

You won't have support for LTE, in Europre, using a US iPhone, & your warranty/support will only be valid in the US.
Frankly, this is a bad idea, & you most likely won't save any money either, by the time you pay taxes & import duties.
Buy your phone in Spain.

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