The transfer has sparked tension between Marlon Freitas and his former club, Botafogo. The two teams are set to face each other on Sunday at the Nilton Santos stadium.
Marlon Freitas was involved in a controversy during the first round of the Brasileirão, where he clashed with players from Botafogo. The situation escalated into a brawl on the pitch.
The midfielder has since spoken about his time at Botafogo, stating that the Campeonato Paulista was the favorite title of his career. This comment has reportedly irritated Botafogo fans.
Marlon Freitas will face his former teammates on Sunday, including players like Montoro, Marçal, Correa, and Vitinho. The match is scheduled to kick off at 18h30 at the Nilton Santos stadium.