Real Madrid Record goal scorer Cristiano Ronaldo described Marcelo as a “partner for life” The five -time retirement of the Champions League winnerWith tributes of admirers such as Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Sergio Ramos.
Marcelo, one of the most decorated left -backs in the history of the game, announced the end of a game career, which included 58 brazil caps on Thursday and put on his boots at the age of 36.
“My brother, what an incredible career,” said Ronaldo, who played with Marcelo near Madrid between 2009 and 2018. “We lived a lot together.
“It was years of success, victories and unforgettable moments. More than a team-mate-a life partner. Thanks for everything, my friend – I wish you all the best in this new phase of life. “
Marcelo in retirement: Vinicius jr ‘Privilege’ ‘
In addition to his European titles, Marcelo won The league Six times, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish super cup in 16 years in Madrid five times.
“It was a privilege to see them playing and being part of this absurd career,” said Madrid wing player Vinicius Jr., who gave his brazil debut a year after Marcelo’s last international appearance in 2018.
“Some are magicians with the ball, others are winners. But only a few are magicians and winners. And you did it. Thank you for the advice that Rants lived together.
“We were victorious in the field and we are friends of it. Good luck with your new challenge. Legend.”
Sergio Ramos: Marcelo ‘a brother’
The Madrid players Alvaro Rodriguez and David Alaba also used the word legend to describe Marcelo, as did Sergio Ramos, who played an equally significant role in the success of the club in an almost completely overlapping career at Santiago Bernabeu.
“A brother – my companion in so many battles – retired,” said Ramos. “How many victories, how many titles and how many laugh.
“It was an honor to have shared so many years on the pitch. Today you hang up your boots, but your legacy is forever. You are football history.
“Thank you for your magic and for being the best ally on and off the square. Enjoy your new stage. I love you, brother. “
Rodrygo thanks Marcelo
The Brazil and Madrid winged player Rodrygo joined Ramos to see Marcelo as a “brother” and described his career as “beautiful”.
“I will always be very grateful to have been part of it,” he added. “Thanks for every moment and for every lesson. Enjoy this new phase – you always earn the best. “
Under Marcelos glittering occupation of former teammates, Marco Asensio proposed that Madrid was an incomplete team without him, and Raphael Varane shared photos of the couple who joked the Champions League together and won the Champions League.
Marcelo wished the official reports on the Champions League and the World Cup, while Madrid himself made an explanation in which he listened to his almost incomparable volume of performance and found his status as the third-highest appearance among non-Spanish players.
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– Fluminense FC (@fluminensefc) February 6, 2025
Real Madrid Honor ‘Big Legend’
“His spectacular football and the memory of a player who gave everything for this shirt and represents Real Madrid’s values
will always stay in the hearts of all Real Madrid fans” Said Madrid“Gratitude and affection”. “Marcelo is part of the history of Real Madrid and one of the big legends of our club and world football.”
The Brazilian Club Fluminense, where Marcelo started his career in 2005 before he came to Madrid in 2006, was reflected on his extremely successful early and later years.
He won a total of five trophies with the team from his birthplace of Rio, including the Copa Libertadores while he ended his career there between 2023 and 2024.
“A story that started and ended in her house,” said Fluminense. “Thank you football, Marcelo. Fluminense – your eternal home – thank you, idol. “
