Real Madrid legend Marcelo will be leaving the club at the end of his contract, and will not be signing a new deal with the club. In his final match with the team, he became the most decorated player in the history of the team, winning his 25th trophy with them.
The left-back did not immediately announce his departure from the club. But, eventually told reporters that he would not be renewing and that his time at the club was coming to an end.
Marcelo announces Real Madrid departure after breaking record
“I feel great joy and emotion,” he said after winning the trophy. “It’s even tough for me to speak because I can see my family and all of my teammates here. The season was what it was and we’ve deserved it, this is a strange moment in my head. I’ve won the Champions League five times and never would have thought that I’d achieve that.”
“We were all sweating, running and fighting with the team. These moments are for the young lads, who have just played their first final and are already very mature. It’s a crazy moment, we have to congratulate the fans who have been behind us all the way.”
Marcelo has established himself as one of the best left-backs in the world, and is in the twilight of his career. With achievements that few others can rival in football history, the Brazilian leaves a club legend after lifting their 14th Champions League trophy.
