Published 12:56 IST, May 2nd 2020

Real Madrid defender Marcelo opens up on Juventus links after Cristiano Ronaldo's exit

Real Madrid defender Marcelo claims that he will stay at the club despite rumours of Juventus move to play alongside close friend Cristiano Ronaldo at Turin.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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Since departure of Cristia Ronaldo from Real Mrid in 2018, his close friend and former Los Blancos teammate Marcelo has been linked with a move away from Spanish giants. He has been rumoured to join his friend Ronaldo at Juventus since past two seasons. However, Brazil international has w claimed that he wishes to continue at Real Mrid.

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Marcelo transfer: Defender looks to stay at Real Mrid

Real Mrid signed French left-back Ferland Mendy last summer, who has emerged as manr Zinedine Zidane’s favourite at back. Thus, Marcelo seems to have lost prominence in squ. However, during an Instagram live interaction with club legend Fabio Cannavaro, Marcelo has claimed that he doesn’t look to leave club, r does club wish to sell him.

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Marcelo transfer: Brazilian speaks on Juventus rumours

Marcelo spoke on his more-than-a-dece long stint with Real Mrid. He claimed that he has achieved immense success with Los Blancos, asserting that his long stay at Spanish capital has been thing short of an incredible story.

Marcelo spoke about interests from or European giants as well. defender asserted that it felt good kwing about interests from or clubs. However, he denied any reported interest from Italian giants Juventus. Although he revealed that he h almost signed for Juventus two years back, claiming that he couldn’t live without his friend Cristia Ronaldo.

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Marcelo transfer: Real Mrid star doesn't want to delve in Messi vs Ronaldo debate

Marcelo was asked about his opinion on Lionel Messi vs Cristia debate. Brazilian international denied picking better one between two, hailing two as fantastic footballers. He credited Ronaldo for improving his game in last 10 years, while also heaping praise on Argentine maestro. 

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12:56 IST, May 2nd 2020