Cristiano Ronaldo pays a moving homage to his ‘brother’ Marcelo, after Real Madrid exit

• Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a classy homage to his former teammate.
• They were teammates at the Bernabeu for nine years, earning a slew of medals together.
• Marcelo is the most decorated Real player of all time.

After Manchester United striker Marcelo confirmed his exit from Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a classy homage to his former teammate.

They were teammates at the Bernabeu for nine years, earning a slew of medals together, including four Champions League crowns.

Marcelo is the most decorated Real player of all time, having won his fifth Champions League gold on his final appearance for the club last month in a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in Paris.

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On the field, Ronaldo and Marcelo had a fantastic rapport, but they were just as close off it.

And Portugal’s captain delivered a poignant homage to the Brazilian, stating that he will always be “more than a teammate.”

‘More than a teammate, a brother that football gave me,’ said Ronaldo.

‘On and off the fields, one of the biggest stars with whom I had the pleasure of sharing a locker room.

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‘Go with everything on this new adventure, Marcelo!’

Marcelo is yet to reveal his next move, but he has stated that he would not retire.

The left-back is open to staying in Spain, but MLS and his home Brazil have offered him contracts.

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