Why was the former Real Madrid star terminated? The truth emerges(danyu)

Marcelo's sudden break with Fluminense: the truth emerges

Marcelo's sudden departure after an altercation with manager Manu Menezes in Fluminense's last Brazilian Primera match was shocking at first, but now the various reasons that led to the termination of the contract of the icon player aiming to win the Copa Libertadores are beginning to emerge. His departure left behind a great deal of bitterness.

According to Globo Sports, the experienced full-back said the following: "He approached me to please the fans," the player said to his coach as he prepared to play in the second half against Gremio. At the time, Menezes was gently patting the player's arm with his hand to give him his final instructions. Faced with the reaction of the former Real Madrid player, the coach decided to put him back on the bench.

On the other hand, various media in Brazil have reported some of Marcelo's actions that have already caused discontent within Fluminense's squad, both his teammates and the club's employees. 'I've spoken to some people who know the day-to-day situation of the Fluminense team and the description of Marcelo's behaviour is shocking. Abuse of staff and strained relationships with other players...... He basically has problems with everyone. I've also heard that he's told young players that they don't have to worry too much about physical training because if they have talent, that's enough," said ESPN's Rafael Marques.

In addition, Marques also commented on the main reasons for the termination of Marcelo's contract: "Marcelo's main problem is that he misbehaves with the club's management, because he always competes in secret. First Dinis, then Malcom, then Manu. Marcelo's actions almost always take place behind the scenes and never directly, so he becomes a difficult focus to deal with," he concluded.

Barbara Mendoza and Gustavo García of Globo Sports echoed the same sentiment: "The leadership of the team spoke to members of the management to express their support for this decision. At a grim moment when Fluminense were facing relegation, Marcelo's level of commitment was once again the subject of discussion. There was a lot of backing for the player in public, but behind the scenes it was a very different story, with criticism of the number 12 constant. ”

One of the most controversial events of Marcelo's poor performance in 2024 was his apparent absence from matches outside of Rio de Janeiro. While the player claimed to have a physical problem, doubts were evident among the coaching staff, with a general perception that he lacked the discipline to deal with tough away games. Marcelo did not make a statement after leaving the club, but he shared all the loving messages sent by many of his former teammates via Instagram.