Real Madrid’s Most Successful Star Marcelo Linked to Reunion With Former Teammate

Real Madrid’s Most Successful Star Marcelo Linked to Reunion With Former Teammate

Byron Pillay
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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  • Marcelo joined Olympiacos after leaving Real Madrid, but only played 10 games before being released
  • Al-Nassr are reportedly interested in bringing him to Saudi Arabia where he will reunite with a teammate
  • Cristiano Ronaldo once described the Brazilian as more than a teammate and more like a brother to him

Marcelo is a free agent once again.

The Brazilian defender had his contract terminated by Olympiakos after just five months, leading to speculation that he could be headed to Saudi Arabia.

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Marcelo achieved great success at Real Madrid and could reunite with one of his former teammates after being released by Olympiacos. Image: Dimitris Lampropoulos.
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Football Espana reported that both Olympiacos and Marcelo were happy with the decision to terminate his contract and added he had received an offer from a 'foreign team.' That foreign team is reportedly Al-Nassr.

Romano provides clarification

Renowned football journalist, Fabrizio Romano recently commented on the links between Marcelo and Al-Nassr.

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Marcelo's Greek tragedy

The BBC recently noted that Marcelo became a free agent after his contract in Greece was terminated after just five months. The Brazilian made just 10 appearances for Olympiacos, scoring three goals during that time.

A great friendship with Cristiano

Marcelo and Ronaldo enjoyed a great understanding while at Real Madrid and remain good friends to this day.

The Brazilian has even broken out CR7's celebration after scoring for Olympiacos. He also came out in defence of the Portuguese superstar after his falling out with Manchester United last year.

More than a teammate

Ronaldo also has had high praise for the Brazilian in the past, describing him as more than a teammate and more like a brother.

Olympiacos terminates Marcelo's contract

Real Madrid legend Marcelo will search for a new club following the termination of his contract with Olympiacos.

Marcelo joined the Greek side on a free transfer last summer after bringing an end to his 16-trophy-laden years at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

In his brief stint in the country, he made 10 appearances and scored three goals in all competitions, Sports Brief reported.

Marcelo shows support for Ronaldo

The Portuguese star was having a torrid time in Manchester last year, but still has support from former teammates.

Ronaldo was dropped from the squad for the game against Chelsea after his antics against Tottenham Hotspur.

After taking to social media to apologise for his actions, Marcelo showed support, Sports Brief previously noted.

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Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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