Marcelo has Fluminense contract terminated after arguing with coach
Marcelo was set to come off the bench in Friday's meeting with Gremio but, as he stood on the touchline receiving his final
instructions, appeared to take issue with a comment from Menezes, who ordered the left-back to return to the bench.
I was going to bring Marcelo in at that time, but I heard one thing that I did not like and I changed my mind
He wasn't going in to solve any problem for us, he was stepping in to let us keep what we had [on the score sheet]. It was just two, three minutes to the end.
In the aftermath of the incident, Fluminense confirmed Marcelo's contract had been terminated by mutual consent two months before it had been due to expire.
Fluminense FC and Marcelo Vieira announce the termination of the contract by mutual agreement between the parties," a statement read.
The institutional and emotional ties between Fluminense and Marcelo continue to be maintained.