BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (Dec. 27, 2018) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced today it has acquired central defender Marcelo dos Santos Ferreira, commonly referred to as Marcelo, via transfer from Portuguese first-division club Sporting CP. The 29-year-old defender is under contract for the 2019 and 2020 MLS seasons. He will be added to the Fire’s roster pending the completion of a physical and receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC).
“Marcelo will add necessary leadership along our back line,” said Chicago Fire Soccer Club President and General Manager Nelson Rodriguez. “He is a smart defender who participates in every phase of the game.