Real Madrid’s record scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo, called Marcelo “a partner for life” after The retirement of the Champions League winnerJoining tributes from admirers, notably Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Sergio Ramos.
One of the most decorated left back in the history of the game, Marcelo announced the end of a player career which included 58 caps in Brazil on Thursday, hanging up his boots at the age of 36.
“My brother, what an incredible career,” said Ronaldo, who played with Marcelo in Madrid between 2009 and 2018. “We lived a lot together.
“It’s been years of achievements, victories and unforgettable moments. More than a teammate – a life partner. Thank you for everything, my friend – I wish you all the best in this new phase of life.
Marcelo retired: Vinicius Jr ‘Privilege’
In addition to his European titles, Marcelo won La Liga Six times, the Copa del Rey twice and the Spanish Super Cup five times in 16 years in Madrid.
“It was a privilege to watch you play and be part of a few years of this absurd career,” said Madrid Vinicius Jr winger, who made his debut in Brazil a year after Marcelo’s last international appearance in 2018 .
“Some are magicians with the ball, others are winners. But few are magicians and winners. And you did it. Thank you for the advice, the Rants, for having lived together.
“We were victorious on the ground and we are friends. Good luck for your new challenge. Legend.”
Sergio Ramos: Marcelo “a brother”
Madrid Alvaro Rodriguez and David Alaba players also used the word legend to describe Marcelo, just like Sergio Ramos, who played an equally instrumental role in the club’s success in a career almost entirely overlapping at the Santiago Bernabeu.
“A brother – my companion in so many battles – has retired,” said Ramos. “How many victories, how many titles and how many laughs.
“It was an honor to have shared so many years on the ground. Today, you hang up your boots, but your heritage is eternal. You are the story of football.
“Thank you for your magic and for being the best ally on and off the field. Take advantage of your new scene. I love you, brother.
Rodrygo thanks Marcelo
Brazil and Madrid Winger Roddrygo have joined Ramos with regard to Marcelo as a “brother” and described his career as “beautiful”.
“Will always be very grateful to be part of it,” he added. “Thank you for every moment together and for each lesson. Take advantage of this new phase – you deserve the best, always.
Among the sparkling distribution of Marcelo of former teammates, Marco Asensio suggested that Madrid was an incomplete team without him, and Raphael Varane shared photos of the joking pair in the training and victory of the Champions League together.
The official accounts of the Champions League and the World Cup wanted Marcelo well, while Madrid themselves published a declaration listing his volume of achievements almost without parallel and noting his status as the largest manufacturer of manufacturer appearance among non -spanal players.
Histórico, @ Marcelom12! pic.twitter.com/ikcpxvsrhq
– Fluminense FC (@flumiminensefc) February 6, 2025
Real Madrid Honor ‘Great Legend’
“His spectacular football and the memory of a player who gave everything for this shirt, representing the values of Real Madrid, will always remain in the hearts of all fans of Real Madrid”, ” Madrid saidexpressing “gratitude and affection”.
“Marcelo is part of the history of Real Madrid and is one of the great legends of our club and world football.”
The Brazilian club Fluminense, where Marcelo began his career in 2005 before joining Madrid in 2006, thought about his first years and later in the game.
He won a total of five trophies with the team from his place of birth of Rio, whose Copa Libertadores While completing his career there between 2023 and 2024.
“A story that started and ended in your home,” said Fluminense. “Football thanks you, Marcelo. Fluminense – Your eternal home – Thank you, Idol.
