Brutal breakup between Marcelo and Fluminense. Everything happened very quickly, like the action that started it all. Last Friday, the player and his former coach had a tense meeting which led to the former Real Madrid player’s departure. Fluminense coach Mano Menezes planned to bring him on in the final minute of the match.
At that point, the two men had a brief conversation and the exchange was interrupted. After the match, the club announced the footballer’s departure. “Fluminense FC and Marcelo Vieira announce the termination of the contract by mutual agreement between the parties. Trained in the youth categories, Marcelo returned to Fluminense in 2023, after having participated in the conquest of the titles of the Carioca Championship 2023, the unprecedented titles of the Conmebol Libertadores 2023 and the Cup Winners’ Cup 2024″, indicates the press release .
The Brazilian thus becomes, at 36, a free agent. “The institutional and emotional ties between Fluminense and Marcelo continue to be maintained. The athlete’s name was recently immortalized in the stadium of the Xerém training center. “Fluminense thanks Marcelo and will continue, as always, to support his success in all his challenges,” concludes the Brazilian club’s press release.
After the club’s version, Marcelo published his views on social media. “I experienced a magnificent stage. Almost two years ago, I decided to come back, motivated by the sentimental link I have with the club. I participated in unforgettable moments, like winning the first Libertadores for Fluminense. My name will be immortalized in the renewed Marcelo Vieira. The stadium, the place where our young people train every day,” he begins.
“I want to thank my wife and children for always being by my side and for all the sacrifices they have made for me and I thank everyone who made this moment special. President, employees and colleagues I also thank the Tricolores for their support. I will always carry Fluminense in my heart. The truth, like the sun, always rises,” said the former Real Madrid player.
Marcelo has the support of his former teammates. He received support from footballers with whom he shared a dressing room at Real Madrid, such as Jesé and Modric. “The best,” wrote the Croatian accompanied by a white heart. Even Neymar’s father spoke out. He showed his support with some applause emojis.
Mano Menezes also offered his version of what happened. “I was going to put Marcelo in at that time, but I heard something that didn’t please me and I changed my mind. When you enter, you enter to close the game, there is no way to avoid it. So, when you put a player in the last minutes, you tell him that he has to close the match,” he explained. At 36, Marcelo becomes a free agent and is free to sign for another club.
