Actual Madrid report goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo has referred to as Marcelo “a companion for all times” following the five-time Champions League winner’s retirement, becoming a member of tributes from admirers together with Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Sergio Ramos.
Some of the embellished left-backs within the historical past of the sport, Marcelo introduced the tip of a taking part in profession that included 58 Brazil caps on Thursday, hanging up his boots on the age of 36.
“My brother, what an unbelievable profession,” stated Ronaldo, who performed with Marcelo at Madrid between 2009 and 2018. “We’ve lived loads collectively.
“It’s been years of achievements, victories and unforgettable moments. Greater than a team-mate – a companion for all times. Thanks for every little thing, my pal – I want you all the perfect on this new part of life.”
Marcelo retired: Vinicius Jr ‘privilege’
In addition to his European titles, Marcelo gained La Liga six occasions, the Copa del Rey twice and the Spanish Tremendous Cup on 5 events throughout 16 years at Madrid.
“It was a privilege to look at you play and be part of a number of years of this absurd profession,” stated Madrid winger Vinicius Jr, who made his Brazil debut a yr after Marcelo’s closing worldwide look in 2018.
“Some are magicians with the ball, others are winners. However few are magicians and winners. And also you made it. Thanks for the recommendation, the rants, for dwelling collectively.
“We had been victorious on the sphere and we’re pals off it. Good luck in your new problem. Legend.”
Sergio Ramos: Marcelo ‘a brother’
Madrid gamers Alvaro Rodriguez and David Alaba additionally used the phrase legend to explain Marcelo, as did Sergio Ramos, who performed an equally instrumental half within the membership’s success in an nearly completely overlapping profession on the Santiago Bernabeu.
“A brother – my companion in so many battles – has retired,” stated Ramos. “What number of victories, what number of titles and what number of laughs.
“It has been an honour to have shared so a few years on the pitch. In the present day you dangle up your boots, however your legacy is everlasting. You’re soccer historical past.
“Thanks in your magic and for being the perfect ally on and off the pitch. Get pleasure from your new stage. I like you, brother.”
Rodrygo thanks Marcelo
Brazil and Madrid winger Rodrygo joined Ramos in concerning Marcelo as a “brother” and referred to as his profession “stunning”.
“Will all the time be very grateful to have been part of it,” he added. “Thanks for each second collectively and for each lesson. Get pleasure from this new part – you deserve the perfect, all the time.”
Amongst Marcelo’s glittering forged of former team-mates, Marco Asensio advised Madrid had been an incomplete workforce with out him, and Raphael Varane shared photographs of the pair joking in coaching and successful the Champions League collectively.
The official accounts of the Champions League and World Cup wished Marcelo nicely, whereas Madrid themselves issued a press release itemizing his near-unparalleled quantity of achievements and noting his standing as their third-highest appearance-maker amongst non-Spanish gamers.
Histórico, @MarceloM12! pic.twitter.com/IKCpxVSRhq
— Fluminense F.C. (@FluminenseFC) February 6, 2025
Actual Madrid honour ‘nice legend’
“His spectacular soccer and the reminiscence of a participant who gave every little thing for this shirt, representing the values of Actual Madrid, will all the time stay within the hearts of all Actual Madrid followers,” Madrid stated, expressing “gratitude and affection”.
“Marcelo is a part of the historical past of Actual Madrid and is without doubt one of the nice legends of our membership and of world soccer.”
Brazilian membership Fluminense, the place Marcelo started his profession in 2005 earlier than becoming a member of Madrid in 2006, mirrored on his massively profitable early and later years within the recreation.
He gained a complete of 5 trophies with the workforce from his birthplace of Rio, together with the Copa Libertadores whereas ending his profession there between 2023 and 2024.
“A narrative that started and ended in your house,” Fluminense stated. “Soccer thanks you, Marcelo. Fluminense – your everlasting house – thanks you, idol.”
