Fluminense said goodbye to Marcelo on Thursday, after the player announced his retirement from football at the age of 36. The Rio de Janeiro club expressed their gratitude to the full-back on their social media: "Football thanks you, Marcelo. Fluminense, your forever home, thanks you, idol."

Marcelo's Career

Marcelo started his career at Fluminense, the club he returned to at the end of his successful career. However, his final period at the club was marked by a "mutual agreement" exit last November, following a disagreement with coach Mano Menezes during a match. Despite this departure, the club fondly remembered Marcelo's career, who joined Fluminense at a young age, and at 18, he moved to Real Madrid, where he began a career that launched him to worldwide stardom.

Legacy at Real Madrid and Return to Fluminense

During his 16 seasons at Real Madrid, Marcelo became a legend, winning 25 titles in 546 matches, including 5 European Cups, 4 Club World Cups, 3 European Super Cups, 6 La Ligas, 2 Copa del Reys, and 5 Spanish Super Cups. Upon his return to Fluminense, Marcelo expressed his satisfaction in giving back to the club what it had given him, helping win three titles, including the Copa Libertadores, and leaving a legacy for future generations, like the Marcelo Vieira stadium, which is named after him. Marcelo's farewell marks the end of a career filled with success and unforgettable moments, both in Europe and Brazil.