Real Madrid icon Marcelo announced his retirement from professional football with immediate effect, at the age of 36. The left-back, who was paraded at the Santiago Bernabeu prior to

Former Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo has announced his retirement at the age of 36 in a video posted to social media on Thursday.

One of the great legends of the modern era of Real Madrid, for many the successor of Roberto Carlos on the right side. Today Marcelo announces his retirement as a football player. He spent 16 seasons with Real Madrid, where he won 25 titles, including 5 Champions. He returned to Fluminense, a club where he left his mark and a Copa Libertadores.

Real Madrid legend Marcelo is thinking about returning to the club one day, as he revealed when sharing his retirement plans on Spanish television.

Last week, the Real Madrid and Brazil icon decided to hang up his boots at the age of 36. In an emotional video announcing his retirement, Marcelo expressed gratitude for his time in the game. Five days after bringing the curtains down on his illustrious professional career,