Brazilian defender Marcelo, known for his successful career with Real Madrid, has parted ways with his boyhood club Fluminense by mutual agreement. The 36-year-old’s departure was confirmed by the club, although the reasons behind the termination of his contract were not disclosed.
The decision came after Marcelo had a disagreement with coach Mano Menezes during a recent match against Gremio. Marcelo was set to enter the game as a substitute, but Menezes changed his mind after hearing something from Marcelo that he did not like. The coach did not provide further details about the incident during a post-match press conference.
Marcelo originally came up through the ranks at Fluminense before making a move to Real Madrid in 2007. After spending 15 successful years with the Spanish giants, winning a total of 25 trophies, Marcelo returned to Fluminense in 2023 following a brief stint with Olympiakos in 2022. The training center stadium at Fluminense was even renamed in his honor just two months ago.
In a statement released by the club, Fluminense expressed their gratitude towards Marcelo and stated that they will continue to support him in his future endeavors. The club emphasized that their strong ties with Marcelo, both institutionally and emotionally, will persist despite his departure.
Marcelo’s departure from Fluminense marks the end of an era for the Brazilian defender, who has left a lasting impact on both the club and the sport of football as a whole. As he embarks on the next chapter of his career, fans and supporters will undoubtedly continue to follow his journey and wish him success in all his future challenges.
