REAL MADRID legend Marcelo has left Olympiacos after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.
The left-back joined the reigning Greek champions in September and acquired a hero's welcome in Piraeus however by no means managed to reside as much as expectations.
Switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano claims the previous Brazil worldwide, who's now a free agent, will return to Madrid to be together with his household.
The 34-year-old will then take into account obtainable choices in different nations.
Romano tweeted: "Official: Marcelo leaves Olympiacos with speedy impact as contract has been terminated.
"Marcelo’s now obtainable in the marketplace as free agent.
"Perceive Brazilian LB will search for new choices in different nations — whereas he’s again in Madrid together with his household."
In accordance with Marca, Actual have agreed to let Marcelo prepare of their services in his bid to regain full health, one thing he by no means managed to do at Olympiacos.
The six-time LaLiga champion arrived in poor type and expressed his displeasure of being dropped from the squad simply earlier than final November's derby towards rivals Panathinaikos.
Marcelo would typically be unnoticed of supervisor Michel's squad, even when there weren't any left-back choices.
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The defender has reportedly attracted curiosity from the MLS, Center East and Brazil.
The Brazilian solely managed 10 appearances for Olympiacos and three targets, all of which he scored towards Chris Coleman's Atromitos throughout two video games.
The Piraeus giants regarded to dump Actual's all-time most embellished participant's hefty contract with Michel trying to minimize down on his inflated squad.
Nonetheless, Marcelo's arrival did result in revenue for the membership because of the shirt gross sales.
The five-time Champions League winner issued a touching message to thank Olympiacos.
Marcelo posted: "I've lived unforgettable moments in Greece, through which I used to be warmly welcomed to a brand new house, not just for me, but additionally for my household.
"Piraeus and its folks have all my coronary heart and this gained’t be my final time on this wonderful nation.
"I can solely specific gratitude for carrying the Olympiacos jersey. Regardless that the transient keep, the expertise and the buddies I made there might be endlessly marked in my life.
"In the present day I say goodbye however I’m leaving my affection and respect to the President, my teammates, all the workers and followers of the membership. I want Olympiacos a profitable future!"
Olympiacos additionally bid Marcelo farewell with a message of gratitude, insisting he'll all the time have mates in Piraeus.
A membership assertion learn: "The whole Olympiacos household thanks Marcelo for his cooperation and presence at Thrylos.
"His stint was brief, however sufficient to create lifelong bonds. He is aware of that in Greece, in Piraeus, he'll all the time have mates!"
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