Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has left Brazilian Serie A club Fluminense by mutual consent.
Marcelo had a disagreement with coach Mano Menezes during Friday's 2-2 draw with Gremio at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.
The full-back, who won 25 trophies in his 15-year spell with Spanish giants Real, was about to come on as a substitute when Menezes reacted to something Marcelo said and ordered him back to the bench.
I was going to put Marcelo in at that moment, but I heard something I didn’t like, so I changed my mind," Menezes said in a post-match press conference, without giving further details.
Marcelo came through the youth ranks at Fluminense and briefly played in the first team before earning a move to Real in January 2007.
He rejoined his boyhood club in February 2023 following a brief stint with Greek side Olympiakos in 2022
"Fluminense thanks Marcelo and will continue, as always, to support his success in all his challenges."