Real Madrid legend, Marcelo returned to Brazil to help his training club Fluminense. Unfortunately, the story is already over because of a disagreement with his coach during the match.
Marcelo will not be a prophet in his country. After 15 years at Real Madrid and 16 years in Europe, the Brazilian full-back returned to the country and more precisely to Fluminense. The Carioca club trained him before his departure for Madrid in 2007. The experience of the five-time Champions League winner was not too much for a team in great difficulty in the championship. Fluminense spent a good part of the season in the red zone before a slight recovery in form. Currently 13th, Fluminense is only 3 points ahead of the red zone. However, the Rio club has just parted ways with Marcelo.
Marcelo stood up to his coach
It’s a real bolt from the blue in Brazil. Everything happened in just a few hours. On the night from Friday to Saturday, Fluminense faced Gremio in the league. Substitute, Marcelo was preparing to come on in the 90th minute. His coach, former Brazilian coach Mano Menezes, gave him his instructions but they did not please Marcelo. The former Madrid player criticized his coach's tactics in public. He ultimately never came into play, immediately returning to the bench after their altercation.
Fluminense was ruthless with Marcelo. No reprimands or financial sanctions, the contract of the 36-year-old left back was terminated by mutual agreement. “ Fluminense FC and Marcelo Vieira announce that their contract has been terminated by mutual agreement. Fluminense thanks Marcelo and will continue, as always, to support him in all his challenges », Communicated the club. A logical and fair decision for Brazilian observers. Journalists, supporters and former players all believe that Marcelo owed respect to his coach and his club. A very sad end to Fluminense which perhaps augurs a definitive end to the career for the 36-year-old player.
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