Marcelo returns to boyhood club Fluminense on free transfer

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Adam Booker·24 February 2023

Marcelo returns to boyhood club Fluminense on free transfer

Marcelo has returned to Fluminense in Brazil’s top-flight after a storied career in European football.

The 34-year-old made 386 appearances for Real Madrid, winning a staggering total of 25 trophies across the 15 years at the club.

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Now he goes back to where it all began at his boyhood club.

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– Friday, 24 February 2023

After a short stint with Greek giants Olympiacos, he returns on a free transfer, where he made 30 appearances between 2005-2007.

Fluminense currently find themselves in the midst of Rio’s Taça Guanabara, but will be keeping one eye on the Série A season that is set to kick off in the spring.