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Marcelo signs 2-year deal with Brazil's Fluminense

Former Real Madrid left back Marcelo has signed a two-year deal with Brazil’s Fluminense

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brazilian star Marcelo signs with Greek club Olympiakos

Greek soccer club Olympiakos has signed Brazilian star Marcelo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emotional Marcelo bids farewell after 16 years with Madrid

Real Madrid needed a big room for Marcelo’s farewell ceremony as it had to fit all 25 trophies he won with the club

JUNE 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against Liverpool Marcelo was an unused substitute in Saturday's 1-0 Champions League Final victory against Liverpool.

Impact Marcelo lifted his fifth European Cup on Saturday, though this time he was less involved than he ever had been before with just two assists and two clean sheets across a combined 15 appearances (five starts) in La Liga and the Champions League this season. Still, the 34-year-old is cemented as a club legend -- possibly the best left back Real Madrid has ever known -- ahead of his expected summer departure.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelo leaving Madrid after fifth Champions League title

Marcelo put an end to his era at Real Madrid by lifting yet another Champions League trophy, The veteran Brazilian left back said after the team’s 1-0 win over Liverpool in the Cha...

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In UCL final traveling squad Marcelo (leg) is traveling to France and in the squad for Saturday's UCL final against Liverpool.

Impact Marcelo wasn't training earlier in the week, but he probably was going to travel to France no matter his health. He'll serve as a backup full-back but probably won't see the pitch unless Real Madrid are in a bind and need more of an attacking threat from the back for late in the match.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in training Marcelo (leg) did not train with Real Madrid on Monday, Carlos Rodriguez of Onda Madrid reports.

Impact Marcelo played 20 minutes off the bench in Friday's La Liga season finale, but he's still dealing with a leg injury that has kept him sidelined for much of the last month. He will hope to be fit for next weekend's Champions League Final against Liverpool, in what could be his final game for Real Madrid.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for season finale Marcelo (leg) has been called up by Real Madrid for Friday's clash against Real Betis.

Impact Marcelo has missed Madrid's last three games with a leg injury, but he has recovered and will likely be in the starting lineup -- if he's fit enough -- for Friday's La Liga finale, what will likely be the 34-year-old's final home game at the Bernabeu.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Cadiz Marcelo (leg) is not in Real Madrid's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Cadiz.

Impact Marcelo has been ruled out for Sunday's game with a leg injury, but he will hope to recover in time for next weekend's season finale against Betis, which will likely be his final match at the Bernabeu.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for weekend Marcelo (leg) was back in training with Real Madrid on Friday.

Impact Marcelo has missed Madrid's last two games with a leg injury, but he is back in the squad now and could be available to play against Cadiz on Sunday.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with leg injury Marcelo missed Sunday's derby defeat against Atletico Madrid with a lower leg injury, according to Arancha Rodriguez of COPE.

Impact It is unclear how long Marcelo will be out with this injury, but he has started just five matches in La Liga this season. His next opportunity to return will be Thursday against Levante.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With Liga title, Marcelo is most successful Madrid player

Veteran Brazilian defender Marcelo has won his 24th title with Real Madrid to become the club’s most trophy-laden player

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist in win Marcelo took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Espanyol. He also made two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Marcelo has found playing time hard to come by this season -- Saturday was just his fifth start of the La Liga campaign -- but he captained his side against Espanyol and clinched his sixth La Liga title with Real Madrid. The 33-year-old's contract expires in June, so if this turns out to be his final season with Los Blancos, then it's ending on a high.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Champions League Marcelo (groin) has been called up by Real Madrid for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Manchester City.

Impact Marcelo has missed Real Madrid's last two games with an adductor injury, but so has fellow left back Ferland Mendy. They are both available for selection against City, but it's possible neither are quite fit enough to start yet.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Sevilla Marcelo (groin) is not in Real Madrid's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Sevilla.

Impact Marcelo is out for Sunday's game due to the adductor injury he suffered against Chelsea in the Champions League. With Ferland Mendy (groin) also out, Lucas Vazquez gets the start at right back while Dani Carvajal moves over as a makeshift left back against Sevilla.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers groin injury against Chelsea Marcelo injured his adductor in Tuesday's Champions League clash against Chelsea, according to Miguel Angel Diaz of COPE. He will be doubtful for the Sevilla game in La Liga on Sun...

Impact Marcelo played the final 12 minutes of regulation plus extra time on Tuesday, and the 33-year-old came off worse for wear with a groin injury. He has started in just four La Liga matches this season.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active performance in win Marcelo had four shots (two on target), created two chances, sent in five inaccurate crosses and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Marcelo had his first start since February and made most of the opportunity, benefiting from facing an opposition who didn't demand major efforts on the defensive end. The left back showed what he can offer on attack, creating plays from the flank and attempting some dangerous long-range shots. Ferland Mendy, who was rested here, will probably back for Tuesday's UCL quarterfinal second leg against Chelsea, with Marcelo once again being an option off the bench.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist off bench Marcelo logged one assist in 10 minutes of Monday's 3-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Marcelo came in for the potentially-injured Ferland Mendy and helped Karim Benzema to the final goal of the contest. With El Clasico against Barcelona next on the schedule, Marcelo could make a rare start just to keep Mendy fit for the final two months of the season.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Getafe Marcelo (illness) was called up by Real Madrid for Sunday's clash against Getafe.

Impact Marcelo missed two games at the end of 2021 after testing positive for COVID-19, but he has featured only three times in La Liga this season even while healthy.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Positive with COVID-19 Marcelo has tested positive for COVID-19, Real Madrid announced Wednesday.

Impact Marcelo will have to miss at least a week while in isolation, meaning his 2021 calendar year is likely over. He's only featured in three La Liga games this season and would have been a long shot to see more time against Cadiz or Athletic anyway.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid players Modric and Marcelo positive for virus

Real Madrid says midfielder Luka Modric and defender Marcelo have tested positive for the coronavirus

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off bench in win Marcelo logged 30 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol.

Impact Marcelo had been stuck on the bench for three previous games but got his chance to feature with Ferland Mendy on a yellow card and at risk of suspension. With just one start made from five appearances this season, Marcelo isn't likely to hold much value without a major change to the lineup.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Marcelo (hamstring) is in the traveling squad for Tuesday's clash with Shakhtar.

Impact Marcelo is in the traveling squad for Tuesday's clash with Shakhtar, and could possibly start. The left-back will be competing with Ferland Mendy, who is also returning from a long-term injury Tuesday.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing Champions League return Marcelo (hamstring) should be available for Tuesday's clash with Shakhtar, according to Sergio Valentin of Libertad.

Impact Marcelo should be available after the international break, in a must-win match against Shakhtar. With Ferland Mendy playing so well there is no guarantee that Marcelo will slot straight back into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to individual training Marcelo has returned to individual training, according to Arancha Rodriguez.

Impact Marcelo isn't expected back until mid-October, but has returned to individual training on the pitch with a ball. It's unlikely that he will be rushed back, but when he is back he's likely to split time with Ferland Mendy.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE