Released from his contract with OL this week where he had been sent to reserve since the start of the season, Marcelo remains in Ligue 1. He has just signed for the Girondins de Bordeaux until the end of the season. financial year 2021-2022.
Marcelo opens a new chapter at the end of his career. After being shelved by Olympique Lyonnais for the past six months, and breaking his lease this week, the 34-year-old Brazilian central defender is bouncing back to the Girondins de Bordeaux side. The confirmation is now official. He signed a six-month contract, with a one-year option if he remains in Ligue 1.
“FC Girondins de Bordeaux is delighted to announce the arrival of Marcelo. The experienced defender has signed up for the next 6 months with the Club at the Scapular. The Club is happy to register the arrival of this experienced player whose knowledge of the L1 is an asset for our workforce. The player will wear number 15. We welcome him to Bordeaux.”unveils the statement from the club to the scapular this Friday.
Marcelo has not played professionally since August 15, 2021
Marcelo comes to reinforce a defensive sector in very big difficulties this season. Bordeaux have conceded 53 goals in just 23 league matches and occupy a very worrying 17th place, a small point ahead of Metz, which is a play-off. He will replace Laurent Koscielny and Paul Baysse, dismissed by the management in recent weeks, because of their performance and their significant emoluments.
Bordeaux is experiencing major economic problems and must cut back. For Marcelo, the mission is simple: to obtain maintenance in the elite, it will also be automatically extended for one year. But what physical condition is he in? The former Besiktas player has not played professionally since August 15. Sent to reserve since, he was still able to play 11 matches with the reserve, all as a holder.
