THE Fluminense announced the goalkeeper’s return MARCELO PITALUGA22, graduated from the club base categories in Xerém. The player returns to the Rio team in a free transferwith the Liverpool maintaining 40% of their economic rights.
Liverpool passage and international loans
Pitaluga was negotiated with Liverpool in September 2020. During his spell at the English club, he acted in base categories and was loaned to two European clubs: Ireland’s St. Patrick and Scotland’s Livingston, acquiring international experience.
Desire for return and negotiation with Fluminense
The desire to return to Fluminense was decisive in the negotiation. Liverpool himself, willing to release the player, contacted the carioca club, facilitating Pitaluga’s return to the team that revealed him.
The “Gold Generation” of Xerém
Marcelo Pitaluga is part of Xerém’s so -called “gold generation”, which also revealed names like Calegari, André, Luiz Henrique and João Pedro. Now the goalkeeper returns to reinforce the tricolor goal and seek space in the main cast.
Competition for the title in Fluminense
In Fluminense, the position of holder still belongs to the experienced Fabiowhile Vitor Eudes is quoted to be the immediate reserve. Pitaluga arrives as a long term option and should compete in the team throughout the season.
Limited participation in the Liverpool cast
Although it was related to some Liverpool matches, including warming before a classic against Manchester United, Pitaluga did not join the reserve bank regularly. Your transfer allows you to look for longer play time in Brazil.
Fluminense debut in 2025
Fluminense starts their 2025 season on January 12, facing Sampaio Corrêa (RJ) for the Carioca Championship. The game will take place at Moça Bonita Stadium, as Maracanã is closed for maintenance until January 25th.
Alternative cast for the beginning of Carioca
While the main cast focuses on preseason under coach Marcão, Fluminense will use an alternative team in the early rounds of the state. This strategy aims to ensure the ideal preparation for the challenges of the season.
Expectation for the integration of pitaluga
Marcelo Pitaluga’s return to Fluminense marks a moment of great expectation. The fans hope that the goalkeeper, with international experience, will develop even more in the national scene.
Reflection of Xerém formation
The hiring reinforces the base work done in Xerém, one of the great talent barns of Brazilian football. Pitaluga is another example of the potential developed in tricolor formation.
Focus on the 2025 season
With national and international competitions on the calendar, Fluminense bets on the depth of the cast and the return of young talents like Pitaluga to maintain competitiveness.
Legacy of the goalkeeper for the club
Marcelo Pitaluga’s return not only strengthens the squad, but also reinforces the emotional connection between the player and the club that formed him, symbolizing the full cycle of an athlete created in Xerém.
Summary for those in a hurry
- MARCELO PITALUGA22 -year -old goalkeeper, returns to Fluminense After passing through Liverpool.
- Transfer was free, with Liverpool maintaining 40% of economic rights.
- Pitaluga is part of Xerém’s “gold generation”, alongside athletes like André and Luiz Henrique.
- At Liverpool, it accumulated international experience, including loans to European clubs.
- Fluminense debuts in Carioca Championship January 12th with alternative cast.
- Pitaluga reinforces Xerém’s base work and is a bet for the future of the tricolor goal.