Fluminense FC's Marcelo To Join Mano Menezes' Brazil Coaching Staff

Accomplished Defender To Begin New Chapter In Football Career

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Marcelo has made the decision to retire from international football and accept a coaching role with the Brazilian national team under manager Mano Menezes. The former Real Madrid defender, 34, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having won 5 Champions League titles and 6 La Liga titles during his time in Spain.

Marcelo's decision to retire from international football was not an easy one. He has been a mainstay in the Brazil team since making his debut in 2006 and has won 58 caps for his country. He was part of the squad that won the 2007 Copa America and the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.

However, Marcelo believes that the time is right for him to step away from international football and focus on his club career. He has been linked with a move to Fluminense FC in his native Brazil, and he is excited about the prospect of playing for his boyhood club.

Marcelo's decision to join the Brazil coaching staff is a sign of his commitment to the national team. He is a respected figure in the dressing room and will be able to provide valuable guidance to the younger players in the squad.

Menezes is delighted to have Marcelo on his coaching staff. He believes that the former Real Madrid defender will be a valuable asset to the team and will help them to achieve their goals.

Marcelo's appointment is a sign of the growing importance of Brazilian coaches in world football. In recent years, Brazilian coaches have led their teams to success at the highest level, including Tite, who led Brazil to the 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, and Jorge Jesus, who led Flamengo to the 2019 Copa Libertadores title.