Rio de Janeiro July 30 (IANS) Former Italian football club Juventus and Brazil international midfielder Felipe Melo is set to part ways with Palmeiras the Brazilian club s coach said.
The announcement came after Melo was left out of Palmeiras squad on Saturday for their home clash against Avai on Saturday which the hosts won 2-0 reports Xinhua news agency.
"Because of the player that he is Felipe is clearly upset that he is not playing " Palmeiras coach Cuca told reporters.
"We had a frank and direct conversation I took into account problems that could arise in the future and told him that he is free to continue his career somewhere else."
Having joined Palmeiras on a three-year deal from Internazionale in January Melo made just five of a possible 16 appearances in Brazil s Serie A championship this year.
In May he was banned for six matches for punching an opponent in a Copa Libertadores match. He has also suffered hand and thigh injuries.
Brazilian media reported that Melo s representatives are in talks with Turkish club Galatasaray where the 34-year-old played from 2013 to 2015.
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