Monza brings Marlon back to the big leagues

Marlon at Monza

Marlon is a new player at Monza.

The Brazilian defender signed a contract with the Biancorossi until June 30, 2023.

Born on September 7, 1995 in Duque de Caxias, he grew up in Fluminense, where he arrived at the age of 14, making his professional debut in May 2014. After collecting 46 appearances with the Brazilian club, he was bought by Barcelona in June 2016. With the Blaugrana he made his Champions League debut and played two matches in La Liga, in addition to being employed 27 times with Barcelona B. In the summer of 2017, he joined Nice for a one-season loan spell, making a total of 27 appearances, including three in the Europa League.

Bringing him to Italy was Sassuolo in summer 2018. In three seasons with the neroverdi he played 66 games, also scoring one goal. His coach throughout the three-year period in Emilia was former Monza player Roberto De Zerbi, who also wanted him with him in his subsequent experience with Shakhtar Donetsk. In Ukraine Marlon won the Super Cup and collected 22 appearances including nine in the Champions League.

Monza now brings him back to Serie A, where he has already demonstrated his full value.