The 34-12 months-antique has spent 15 years on the Santiago Bernabeu and will be a free agent while his agreement expires on the end of the month. Marcelo received 25 trophies at Real Madrid, including five Champions League, six La Liga and two Copa del Rey titles.
Among the ones attending a farewell ceremony in Valdebebas were Marcelo's teammates, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, in addition to Carlo Ancelotti and Raul, who is currently in price of the membership's B group.
"When I signed for Madrid, in my head I idea I may want to attain the pinnacle, and right here I am the participant with the most titles in their records," stated Marcelo who broke down in tears. "It's not good-bye, I don't experience like I'm leaving Madrid. If you don't deliver me a price tag, there will be problem," he joked.
Marcelo stated he would don't have any trouble gambling towards Real Madrid inside the future, maintaining open the opportunity he'll be part of every other group in Europe. "I have not concept about retiring, I think I can nevertheless play," he said. "I don't assume gambling against Madrid might be a hassle, I could not have finished any extra. I'm very expert.
Marcelo gathered his fifth Champions League identify ultimate month as Real Madrid defeated Liverpool in Paris to win a 14th European Cup. But he did not play in the very last, with Ancelotti favouring Ferland Mendy at left-lower back for Madrid's biggest games closing season. Marcelo made simplest 5 starts offevolved in La Liga.
"This season I've rarely played however I have felt beneficial even without playing. I felt a obligation," Marcelo stated. "Sometimes I would be livid with Ancelotti and then day after today we were sharing kisses and hugs.
Marcelo joined Real Madrid in 2007 and made 545 appearances for the club in all competitions. He scored in opposition to Atletico Madrid in the 2014 Champions League very last to make it 3-1 in extra-time, as Real Madrid received four-1 in Lisbon. "You are irreplaceable," stated Perez. "You have to be pleased with your terrific profession.
