The left-back Marcelo is already leaving the Olympiakos. According to information from the Greek vehicle Sport24, the Brazilian left the team this Saturday, about five months after arriving in the country. The 34-year-old had a contract until June.
Marcelo and Olympiacos are now set to terminate the contract after 10 games — statement expected as decision has been made. 🚨🔴🇧🇷 #Olympiacos
He will now decide the next step after 3 goals scored in 10 appearances into Greek football. pic.twitter.com/Gnk03ToQ2S
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 18, 2023
Hired at zero cost in early September, Marcelo arrived with the status of a star in Greek football. However, the number 12 was unable to establish himself in the team and only played in 10 matches for Olympiacos, in none of them as a starter. In that period, there were three goals scored and no assists.
The athlete and the club entered into an agreement to terminate amicably. Now, Marcelo is free on the market and can sign without transfer costs with any team. In September, the player expressed his willingness to continue playing in Europe and rejected the possibility of playing in Brazil.
Revealed by FluminenseMarcelo left the club at a young age to go to Real Madrid. In 15 years with the Spanish club, the side played in 546 games until the end of his contract, in 2022. The athlete scored 38 goals and distributed 103 assists in the period.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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