- Marcelo bids farewell to Madrid after 15 years.
- He aimed for the top when he signed the contract.
- He joined Madrid in 2007.
Marcelo Vieira bid an emotional farewell to his 15-year connection with Real Madrid, during which he won the most titles in the club’s history, in a ceremony conducted in Valdebebas and attended by his teammates.
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During his time at Santiago Bernabeu, Marcelo won 25 trophies for Real Madrid, including five Champions League, six La Liga, and two Copa del Rey wins.
“When I signed for Madrid, in my head I thought I could reach the top, and here I am the player with the most titles in its history,” said Marcelo who broke down in tears.
The 34-year-old footballer’s contract expires at the end of this month, and he has vowed that he would not hang up his cleats without saying which team he will join.
“I haven’t thought about retiring, I think I can still play,” he said. “I don’t think playing against Madrid will be a problem, I couldn’t have done any more. I’m very professional.”
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In 2007, Marcelo moved from Brazilian side Fluminese to Real Madrid, where he has made 545 appearances across all competitions.
