Brazilian star Marcelo signs with Greek club Olympiakos

An attacking left back, or wing-back, Marcelo spent the past 16 seasons playing for Real Madrid, where he accumulated the most titles in the club’s history

September 03, 2022 02:47 pm | Updated 02:47 pm IST - Athens

Brazilian defender Marcelo heads the ball during a Real Madrid training session. File

Brazilian defender Marcelo heads the ball during a Real Madrid training session. File | Photo Credit: AFP

Greek soccer club Olympiakos signed Brazilian star Marcelo early Saturday.

Terms of the contract were not announced; Greek sports sites reported the contract was for one year, with an option for an additional year.

An attacking left back, or wing-back, Marcelo spent the past 16 seasons playing for Real Madrid, where he accumulated the most titles in the football club’s history.

The 25 titles included six La Ligas, five Champions Leagues, five Supercopa de Espana, four Club World Cups, three Uefa Super Cups and two Copa del Reys.

The 34-year-old Marcelo also made 58 appearances for Brazil from 2006-18, including the 2014 and 2018 World Cups.

Olympiakos, winner of the last three Greek Superleague titles, is seeking a record 48th trophy this season. 

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