Marcos Júnior set for Brazilian return after seven years in Japan | OneFootball

Developed by Fluminense, forward Marcos Júnior is close to returning to Brazilian football. At 33, the player is expected to join Cuiabá, who compete in Brazil’s Série B, after seven seasons in Japanese football. The information was first reported by journalist Venê Casagrande.

According to ge, Marcos Júnior is expected to report to the club from Mato Grosso in the coming weeks to undergo medical examinations and then be officially announced as a new signing.

A product of Fluminense’s youth academy, the forward established himself in the first team between 2015 and 2018, a period in which he played more than 240 matches for the Tricolor. During his spell, he earned his place in the squad and became a regular presence in the team’s lineups.

In 2019, the player completed a transfer to Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan and quickly stood out in Asian football. In his very first season, he scored 15 goals and was an important part of the club’s J1 League title campaign. The following year, he maintained his strong form and found the net 13 times again.

After that, Marcos Júnior played for Sanfrecce Hiroshima for three seasons, remaining in the country until 2025. During his time in Japan, he won titles such as the J1 League, the Japanese Super Cup, and the J.League Cup.

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