Actual Madrid file 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 top 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,” mentioned 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 buddy – I want you all the most effective on this new section of life.”
Marcelo retired: Vinicius Jr ‘privilege’
In addition to his European titles, Marcelo gained La Liga six instances, 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 just a few years of this absurd profession,” mentioned Madrid winger Vinicius Jr, who made his Brazil debut a yr after Marcelo’s last 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 have been victorious on the sector and we’re buddies 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 fully overlapping profession on the Santiago Bernabeu.
“A brother – my companion in so many battles – has retired,” mentioned 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. At this time you hold up your boots, however your legacy is everlasting. You might be soccer historical past.
“Thanks to your magic and for being the most effective ally on and off the pitch. Take pleasure in your new stage. I really 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 at all times be very grateful to have been part of it,” he added. “Thanks for each second collectively and for each lesson. Take pleasure in this new section – you deserve the most effective, at all times.”
Amongst Marcelo’s glittering forged of former team-mates, Marco Asensio urged Madrid have been an incomplete group with out him, and Raphael Varane shared photographs of the pair joking in coaching and profitable the Champions League collectively.
The official accounts of the Champions League and World Cup wished Marcelo properly, 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 at all times stay within the hearts of all Actual Madrid followers,” Madrid said, expressing “gratitude and affection”.
“Marcelo is a part of the historical past of Actual Madrid and is among 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 vastly profitable early and later years within the sport.
He gained a complete of 5 trophies with the group 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 mentioned. “Soccer thanks you, Marcelo. Fluminense – your everlasting residence – thanks you, idol.”
