Cristiano Ronaldo writes heartfelt message to bestie Marcelo as the Brazillian leaves Real Madrid after 16 trophy-laden years
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Cristiano Ronaldo has joined the list of stars hailing Real Madrid icon Marcelo. Brazilian international Marcelo will leave Madrid in the coming weeks after the club opted against offering him a renewal in the Spanish capital.
Marcelo has enjoyed 16 trophy-filled seasons in Madrid, and he leaves as the club’s most decorated player, with 25 major trophies, including six La Liga and five Champions League titles. He bid an emotional farewell to the club, and the Los Blancos fans, earlier today with a pledge to carry on playing elsewhere in 2022/23.
The pair were clinical down the left flank during some of the club’s most successful years, and the current Manchester United star sent Marcelo an emotional note.
“More than a teammate, a brother that football gave me, on and off the pitch, one of the greatest stars with whom I had the pleasure of sharing a dressing room. Go for it all in this new adventure, Marcelo!” Ronaldo posted on social media.
Marcelo is set to announce his future plans in the coming weeks with incoming offers from across Europe, and the Middle East, including Turkey, Qatar and UAE as he weighs up his options.
Marcelo’s former and current teammates also wished him luck on his next adventure
Other messages included former teammates and captains, with Marcelo having donned the armband for his final season at the club. “You arrived as a child. How many times have I shouted, “Marcelooooo, come back!” Thank you for being such a legend. A big hug my friend and all the best for the future,” Iker Casillas shared on social media.
His compatriots from Brazil also had their say, including those who will lead the next generation, as well as other current teammates. “Marcelo! Thanks for everything! Legend as the player with the most titles at the best club in the world, It was a pleasure to play and learn from you. Monster inside and outside. Eternal 12,” Vinicius Junior said.
“I can say that I have played with the best left-back of all time,” Toni Kroos posted. Having played alongside iconic Real Madrid figures, messages from stars like Cristiano have made Marcelo’s farewell all the more emotional.
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