Former Real Madrid Marcelo Could Join Mexico's América
Club América is not content with its tricampeonato and seems determined to motivate its team to continue collecting titles in Liga MX. Sports media reports indicate potential reinforcements for the Clausura 2025, which is set to start in two weeks.
Emilio Azcárraga Directly Involved
According to information from the agency RTI Esporte, the team managed by André Jardine intends to make an offer to former Real Madrid player Marcelo Vieira, who is currently without a club after his departure from Fluminense.
It is reported that Emilio Azcárraga, owner of América, is directly involved in the negotiations with Marcelo, who is seeking a one-year contract worth approximately 24 million dollars. With the support of Nike and Televisa, Azcárraga has the resources to sign Marcelo, who at 36 years old could be the key to pursuing a tetra championship and helping André Jardine secure his first international title with América, such as the Concachampions.
Advantage for América: No Transfer Fee
A key advantage for Las Águilas is that they would not need to pay a transfer fee for Marcelo, as the player is a free agent. They would only need to negotiate his salary and contract length.
Marcelo: A Veteran With an Impressive Career
Marcelo Vieira has had a successful career spanning over a decade at Real Madrid, where he won 25 titles from 2007 to 2022. In total, he has accumulated 28 club championships and 15 international titles, placing him among the 16 most decorated players in football history and ranking fifth in that list.