Having left Real Madrid in 2022, Brazilian left-back Marcelo Vieira has an open door to return to the club. Recently dismissed from Fluminense after a clash with his manager, the Madrid legend could play an important role with Los Blancos.
Trained at Fluminense between 2002 and 2005, and later promoted to their first team between 2005 and 2007 (40 appearances, 5 goals), Marcelo now sees his story with the Brazilian club take a sour turn. Returning to the club last year, the 36-year-old left-back clashed with his manager Mano Menezes on Saturday night. Indeed, during the 32nd round of Brazil’s Serie A match between Fluminense and Grêmio (2-2), Marcelo, who has seen little action in recent weeks, was sent back to the bench by the coach after a heated exchange between the two men.
The unexpected turn between Marcelo and Fluminense
Initially called to enter the game in the final minutes, Marcelo, likely frustrated with his situation, said something that displeased Menezes. “I was going to bring Marcelo on, but I heard something I didn’t like, so I changed my mind,” said Fluminense’s manager during the press conference, without specifying what was said to provoke him. However, as the video of the altercation went viral on social media, the Brazilian club announced the termination of the former Madrid player’s contract.
Having joined in February 2023, Marcelo is already leaving his beloved Brazilian club with two months left on his contract. This marks an unfortunate end to the relationship between the two parties. Now a free agent, the five-time Champions League winner is free to join any club he wishes. According to Defensa Central, Real Madrid has left the door open for their former player to take on an important role within the club structure.
Real Madrid guarantees a role for Marcelo
Expected to return to the Spanish capital at any moment as a Real Madrid ambassador, Marcelo could simply decide to end his professional career in the coming hours to take on this new mission. Currently, we don’t know what the former Brazilian international will decide. At 36, with 546 appearances and 38 goals for the Whites, the player is reflecting on the next steps in his life. With his son Enzo shining with Real’s youth team, Marcelo is open to the idea of returning to Spain to follow him closely.
It should be noted that at Real, players like Roberto Carlos are already serving as ambassadors for the club. We eagerly await Marcelo’s final decision, with Real Madrid extending an open hand.
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