Porta-Bandeira Marcella Alves Leaves Salgueiro for Champion Viradouro

Overview

• Alves announced her exit on Feb. 24 in a social post after routine post‑Carnival contract talks with Salgueiro.
• Viradouro confirmed to EXTRA that she has signed with the Niterói school led by her boyfriend, president Marcelinho Calil.
• Salgueiro figures reacted with surprise, as queen of drums Viviane Araújo wished her well and president Andre Vaz voiced displeasure while alleging she sought to take partner Sidiclei Santos and coach Marcela Gil.
• Online backlash targeted Alves with sexist comments linking the transfer to her relationship, and she limited replies as supporters defended her record.
• A veteran since 2001 who earned only 10s this year alongside Sidiclei, she departs as Viradouro also announced the exit of its pair Rute Alves and Julinho Nascimento, who are set to join União de Maricá.