Marcelo

It is currently the transfer deadline day. And Leicester City is looking to make some serious moves after selling Wesley Fofana to Chelsea.

Marcelo comes into the squad and gives a much-needed boost to the fullback. The Foxes host Manchester United in the Premier League’s last game before the end of the transfer window. When the team is lacking in creativity or the ability to attack constantly, Marcelo will get that ball moving. In 416 appearances with the team, he contributed 64 assists, 30 goals, and plenty of help on the defensive side of the ball. Legendary left-back [Marcelo](https://twitter.com/Spursito/status/1565321494422601730?s=20&t=wtU2U4R6WTfQSImTfbYULw) is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Foxes, according to journalist Marti Miras. Friend of Foxes of Leicester and transfer expert, [Ekrem Konur](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1565334282729832448?s=20&t=SCkovnCSeo3tCJr8UXWgsA), also suggests a deal for Marcelo is imminent on Filbert Way.

Leicester City are reportedly closing in on a surprise transfer Deadline Day deal for former Real Madrid left-back Marcelo.

Leicester fans will hope that Marcelo still has it in him to make an impact in the Premier League, with the 34-year-old no longer playing for Madrid as regularly as before in his final year with the club. See below as Marti Miras has claimed that a deal is now close for Marcelo to move to the King Power Stadium on a free transfer… Truly one of the modern greats, Marcelo would be an exciting big-name addition to this struggling Leicester side, which looks in need of a bit of Deadline Day inspiration.

Brazil and Real Madrid icon Marcelo has been a free agent since this summer but could now be set for a shock switch to the Premier League, according to a ...

Faes, who first came through the ranks at Anderlecht, joins Rodgers’ men on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee. He also has a sensational six La Liga titles to his name, along with earning 58 caps with the Brazil national team. He ended his final season in the Spanish capital with his fifth Champions League winners’ medal. More information in the next few hours.” The news was remarkably first revealed on social media by YouTuber Marti Miras, who hosts his own Spursito football channel. In a remarkable turn of events, the iconic Brazilian left-back is reportedly inching closer to a one-year-deal with Brendan Rodgers’ side on the final day of the summer transfer window.

Marcelo could become teammate with Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, as struggling Leicester City have been linked with a surprise.

And now Miras is reporting that the Premier League side are ‘very close’ to signing Marcelo and are just a medical away from signing the Brazilian. And according to Spanish journalist Marti Miras, Marcelo could join up with the Foxes on a one-year contract, claiming a deal to be very close. Marcelo could become teammate with Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, as struggling Leicester City have been linked with a surprise move for the Real Madrid legend.

It's been a very lean summer at the King Power Stadium when it comes to incoming signings, with Alex Smithies the only signing before Thursday. Brendan Rodgers' ...

“When I left Brazil I had in mind to play the Champions League. “I want to highlight their work, because I only dedicate myself to playing and I always had everything ready. I want to thank my wife, because she has always been by my side since I started playing football.

For a while, Leicester's only senior signing was that of English goalkeeper Alex Smithies on a free transfer from Cardiff City. Luckily for Foxes fans, the club ...

It will be interesting to see how much Marcelo might earn at Leicester. Luckily for Foxes fans, the club has since acted to bring in Wesley Fofana’s replacement. Admittedly, though, Marcelo is now 34 years old and past his prime.

AMID the madness of transfer deadline day Marcelo appeared set to join Leicester City.The five-time Champions League winner was trending on Twitter an.

[Wesley Fofana's £70million move](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6115907/chelsea-confirm-wesley-fofana-transfer-leicester/) [ to Chelsea.](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6115907/chelsea-confirm-wesley-fofana-transfer-leicester/) [Transfer news](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6001395/transfer-news-live-chelsea-aubameyang-liverpool-arthur-melo-man-city-akanji/) [ Wout Faes](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6124333/leicester-15m-faes-transfer-fofana-replacement/), who has joined from Reims on a five-year-deal. [decided to seek a new challenge elsewhere after 15 years at Real Madrid](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/5445942/marcelo-leaves-real-madrid-modric-extension/). [Marti Miras ](https://twitter.com/Spursito/status/1565321494422601730)announced earlier this week that Leicester were in for a surprise move for the Brazilian. Real Madrid legend Marcelo linked with shock transfer move to Leicester has fans all saying the same thing

Former Real Madrid left-back Marcelo will not be joining Leicester City on a free transfer, according to a report.

[Wesley Fofana](/people/wesley-fofana/) to leave the club this summer, with [Wout Faes](/people/wout-faes/) and [Alex Smithies](/people/alex-smithies/) their only additions at this stage. [Ben Jacobs](/people/ben-jacobs/), 'there is nothing' in the rumours, with Leicester not planning on bringing the Brazilian to the King Power Stadium before the deadline. [Leicester City](/football/leicester-city/) are reportedly not planning to sign [Marcelo](/people/marcelo/) on a free transfer despite the recent speculation surrounding the former [Real Madrid](/football/real-madrid/) captain.

Leicester City are reportedly 'very close' to signing Real Madrid legend Marcelo on a free transfer following his release from the La Liga giants.

This was the fifth time Marcelo lifted this trophy. He established himself as one of the best left-backs in the world during this spell but he is now nearing the end of his career at the age of 34. His time at the club ended on a high as Real Madrid beat Liverpool in the final of the Champions League at the end of the 2022/23 campaign.

Five-time Champions League-winner Marcelo is "very close" to joining Leicester City, according to Spanish journalist Marti Miras.

Should Marcelo indeed make a sensational move to the English Midlands, it would brighten up a miserable summer for Leicester fans. With the clock ticking towards the Thursday night deadline, Leicester would appear to be in a race against time to get the deal done, if the reports are genuine. In what would be surely be the most unexpected move on transfer deadline day, the Brazilian full-back is said to be signing with the Foxes until June 2023, once he has passed a medical.

Former Real Madrid captain Marcelo had been linked with a sensational Deadline Day switch to Leicester City following 15 years of service at the Santiago ...

"I chose not to communicate during this transfer window despite all the criticism and all the often false and misleading comments, even when they were coming from the club. [La Liga](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/la-liga) crown on six occasions and is also a two-time Copa Del Rey winner. Fofana has penned a seven-year deal at Stamford Bridge and hit out at former boss Brendan Rodgers on completion of the deal. The Foxes announced the permanent capture of Wout Faes on a five-year deal earlier today. Marcelo, 34, is currently a free agent after leaving Real Madrid as their most decorated player ever, following 15 years of service in the Spanish capital. In the absence of passing a medical examination, he would sign until June 2023.