Former Brazil captain Lucio has left football club Palmeiras by mutual consent.
The 36-year-old centre-back struggled for form and fitness after signing a two-year deal with the Sao Paulo outfit early last year. He played 36 matches for the eight-time Serie A champions and scored two goals, reports Xinhua.
Capped 106 times for Brazil, Lucio captained the 'Selecao' to victory at the 2009 Confederations Cup. He was a member of Luiz Felipe Scolari's Brazil side that won the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea.
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