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Former Real Madrid left-back Marcelo introduced his retired life from specialist football on Thursday after a trophy-laden profession. The 36-year-old invested 16 years at Spanish titans Madrid, winning 6 La Liga titles and 5 Champions League prizes. “At 18, Real Madrid came knocking on my door and I arrived here,” Marcelo claimed in a video clip uploaded on social networks. “Now, I can proudly say that I am a true ‘Madrileno’. What a journey. Real Madrid is a unique club.”
Marcelo delighted in a solid connection with Cristiano Ronaldo, raising 4 Champions Leagues with the five-time Ballon d’Or champion.
The set both racked up in the 2014 last triumph over Atletico Madrid when Real finished a 12-year await their 10th European Cup.
“My brother, what an incredible career! We have lived a lot together, it has been years of achievements, victories and unforgettable moments,” Ronaldo claimed in a blog post on Instagram.
“More than a teammate, a partner for life.”
Marcelo additionally won the Copa del Rey two times and the Club World Cup 4 times throughout his time with Los Blancos, for whom he made 546 looks, racking up 38 objectives.
“One of the greatest left-backs in Real Madrid and world football history, and we had the privilege of watching him for a long time,” claimed Real Madrid head of state Florentino Perez in a declaration.
“He is one of our greatest legends and Real Madrid is and always will be his home.”
Marcelo was an extra replacement in the 2022 Champions League last when his compatriot Vinicius Junior racked up the only objective versus Liverpool.
“Thank you for your advice, for your reprimands, for the time spent by your side,” claimed Vinicius on social networks.
“We were victorious on the field and we are friends off it.”
Marcelo made 58 looks for the Brazil nationwide group, dipping into the 2014 and 2018 World Cups and winning the 2013 Confederations Cup.
He belonged to the groups that won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics and bronze in Beijing in 2008.
“Playing for my country since the youth categories has also been a great honour,” he claimed.
“In my memory I will always cherish two Olympic medals and a Confederations Cup.”
Marcelo began his profession with Brazilian club Fluminense prior to leaving for Real.
When he ultimately left the Santiago Bernabeu he signed up with Greek club Olympiakos however ended his agreement after simply 5 months to rejoin Fluminense.
Marcelo aided his home group win the Copa Libertadores for the very first time with triumph over Boca Juniors in the 2023 last.
He left the club by common approval last November and has actually not played considering that.
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