the brazilian winger Marcelo He has abandoned the discipline of Real Madrid with an emotional tribute paid by the white club after his 16 seasons wearing the white team’s shirt. An act that puts an end to this trajectory of the Brazilian in which he has become the most successful player in the history of Madrid after winning 25 titles since 2006, when he landed in the Bernabeu being a promising 18-year-old left back from Fluminense to become the relay Robert Charles.
At 34 years old, Marcelo, who has confessed that his idea was to try to stay with the white club, is becoming the second foreigner with the most games in Madrid’s history (545 to 605 for Benzema), accumulating 38 goals and dishing out 103 assists. But what really impresses is his track record: six league titles, five Champions Leagues, four times Club World Cup champion, three European Super Cups, cinco Spanish Super Cups and two King’s Cups.
In tears
The player said goodbye to Real Madrid with an emotional speech and between tears: “I want to thank the club, my teammates, who have been lucky enough to play with them over the years, the coaches, kit men, the people at the residence, the security, those who do the dirty work and are not seen… We only play football, but for that to happen, there are many people working behind the scenes. I have woken up every day with the joy of being in the best club in the world. If I am what I am, it is because of my wife Clarice. When I left Brazil I had in mind to play in a big team in Europe to play the Champions. I thought I could reach the top. And now I am the player who has won the most titles in the best team in the world. Raúl was my reference as captain and I wanted to be at your level. It is a day of joy. I walk out with my head held high Real Madrid. I’m lucky. I have been lucky, beyond my talent and my work. I arrived as a boy and I leave as a man.”
Florentino Perez, president of the club, dedicated a few words to him: “It is a special day full of memory and incredible memories. It is a passionate memory of the great captain. To the young man who became a man in the Bernabeu. He is a legend, the man with the most titles in the history of Real Madrid. You have fulfilled all the dreams that brought you here. Marcelo You are one of the greatest sides of the club and in history. But we Real Madrid fans thank you for letting yourself cheer up in the matches for this shirt. You are unrepeatable. Your fantasy and your happiness have been key for Real Madrid to achieve its goals. Everyone is proud of you. Beyond the titles are the values of Real Madrid, which you have transmitted over the years. You will forever be a reference for all of us. I wish you the best. Real Madrid will always be your home. Thank you for everything you have given us and what you have made us enjoy with the ball.”
