Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo has announced his retirement at the age of 36. One of the most decorated players in history made 58 appearances for the national team and a staggering 656 for Los Blancos between 2007 and 2022.Forever grateful 💜#M12 pic.twitter.com/k8GP19sybd— Marcelotwelve (@MarceloM12) February 6, 2025 He won 25 pieces of major silverware in 15 years at the Bernabeu, including five Champions League titles and six La Liga titles.”At 18, Real Madrid knocked on my door and I arrived here. Now, I can proudly say that I am a true Madrileno,” Marcelo said in a video on his social media.”Sixteen seasons, 25 titles, five Champions Leagues, one of the captains and so many magical nights at the Bernabeu. What a journey!”My journey as a player ends here, but I still have so much to give to football. Thank you for everything.”Marcelo was named club captain in 2021, thus becoming the first non-Spaniard to be given the armband at the club in 117 years.Mbappe and Jude rested, so unknown boy became Madrid’s late heroReal Madrid president Florentino Perez said: “Marcelo is one of the greatest left-backs in the history of Real Madrid and world football, and we have had the privilege of enjoying him for a long time.”He is one of our greatest legends and Real Madrid is and will always be his home.”He left Madrid at the end of the 2021-22 season to join Greek side Olympiacos before he re-joined boyhood club Fluminense in 2023 and spent two seasons back at the club, making 68 appearances.Real Madrid and Brazil icon gets taught a lesson by his own coach and quits his job (VIDEO)##NAJAVA_MECA_8684706##
