Orlando Pirates have announced that they have parted ways with defender Caio Marcelo.
The defender, who recently turned down a move to join Chippa United, spent just a season with the Buccaneers.
According to Pirates, the defender requested to leave the club, citing homesickness as his reason for wanting to head back home.
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A statement on the Pirates website said: "Orlando Pirates Football Club has parted ways with Caio Marcelo. The club has agreed to release the player as per his request.
"Marcelo had submitted a request in writing citing homesickness and inability to adjust to his new surroundings as reasons to want to go back to Brazil.
"The club has since acceded to Mr Marcelo's request having spoken to the player and his father. We would like to wish him the best in his future endeavours."
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