November 03, (THEWILL) – Brazilian defender, Marcelo, has departed Fluminense following a mutual agreement between both parties, the club announced. The 36-year-old’s exit comes after an incident during Friday’s match against Gremio.
The former Real Madrid defender experienced a disagreement with Fluminense manager, Mano Menezes, during the 2-2 draw at the Maracana stadium. The situation developed when Marcelo prepared to enter the match but remained on the bench following an exchange with his manager.
Menezes addressed the incident during his post-match media conference, stating: “I was going to put Marcelo in at that moment, but I heard something I didn’t like, so I changed my mind.” The manager provided no additional context regarding the exchange.
The specifics behind Marcelo’s departure remain undisclosed by the Brazilian Serie A organisation. The left-back’s tenure at Fluminense concludes following his return to the club where he started his professional career.
The defender’s departure marks the end of his second spell with the Brazilian outfit, following an illustrious career that included multiple honours during his time with Spanish giants, Real Madrid.
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