MEXICO CITY, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- Former Real Madrid left-back Marcelo could join reigning Mexican top-flight champion Club America in January 2025, according to widespread media reports.
The 36-year-old is a free agent after parting ways with Brazil's Fluminense in November. America boss Andre Jardine has made him a priority target for the new Liga MX season starting on January 10, 2025, Mexican news outlet Universal reported.
It added that Marcelo was open to the prospect of finishing his career in Mexico.
The defender began his professional career with Fluminense in 2005 before earning a move to Real Madrid in January 2007.
He spent more than 15 years at the Spanish club - where his accolades included five UEFA Champions League trophies. Marcelo, who has been capped 58 times for Brazil, made 68 appearances across all competitions with Fluminense in his second spell at the club, scoring five goals. ■
