Brazilian defender Marcelo could not control himself and went into a fit of tears during his farewell conference organized by his club Real Madrid, today, Monday, after 15 years spent by the player in the ranks of “Merengue”.
Marcelo, 34, is leaving Real Madrid, after his contract expired at the end of last season, and he was not renewed due to the lack of need for his services.
Such an emotional goodbye for Marcelo. 😭😭😭 Thank you Legend. You'll always be a Madridista in our heart. https://t.co/8kGN0PRLLo
— Venant⚡ (@xvenantx) June 13, 2022
Marcelo said during his farewell conference, which was attended by his colleagues at the Royal Club, coach Carlo Ancelotti and club president Florentino Perez: “I want to thank the club, my colleagues with whom I was fortunate enough to play alongside, the coaches and all the club staff, I have been at the best club in the world and made history here. “.
He added, “When I left Brazil, I wanted to play in a big European team and participate in the Champions League, and it was a great adventure (with Real Madrid).”
He continued, “Today I leave the club as the player who has won the most titles in the history of the best club in the world.”
And he added: “Raul (the former Real Madrid captain), when I arrived at the club, I had great memories with you, and when my first son Enzo was born, you gave us a basket with many things and details that we will never forget, and I wanted to follow your example, and you were an example for me.”
Marcelo pleaseeee 😭 pic.twitter.com/PvBwpTM4up
— Larisa Gonsalves (@larisa14xo) June 13, 2022
And Marcelo continued, shedding tears: “Today is a day of joy, and we cry with joy, as I leave and I am very happy, and my whole family is proud of me, and I am lucky. This is not goodbye, because I do not feel that I will leave Real Madrid, and the future of this club is very promising, I have arrived here.” As a boy and I leave as a man, and thank you very much to all of you.”
Marcelo joined Real Madrid in 2007, coming from Brazilian Fluminense, for 6.5 million euros, and played for the Royal Club for 15 consecutive years, during which he achieved all possible local and continental titles.
Marcelo leaves Real Madrid after he became the most successful player in history with the team, as the player passed the balance of the legend Paco Gento with Real, when he crowned the Spanish League title last season to be his 24th title with the team, before strengthening this balance with the Champions League title to raise His tally to 25 titles with the riyal.