Real Madrid Legend Marcelo Considering Early Retirement After Receiving Unattractive Offers

Real Madrid Legend Marcelo Considering Early Retirement After Receiving Unattractive Offers

Isaac Darko
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:09 PM
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  • Former Real Madrid captain Marcelo is on the verge of retiring from the game as he's not satisfied with the offers he continues to receive from clubs
  • Marcelo ended his two-decade stint with Madrid in fairytale circumstances when he helped the Los Blancos win the UEFA Champions League last season
  • The Brazil international has reportedly rejected offers from clubs in the USA, Spain, Italy and Qatar

Legendary Real Madrid defender Marcelo Vieira is considering announcing his retirement from the game after receiving a series of offers that failed to attract him.

The Brazilian brought his 15-year trophy-laden spell with the Spanish giants to an end this summer and is currently unattached.

The 34-year-old, who is currently still on vacation, has been offered to a host of clubs in La Liga, Serie A, Qatar and the MLS as he seeks new pastures.

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Marcelo Vieira became the most decorated player in the history of Real Madrid when he helped Los Blancos to the Champions League title, taking his tally to 25. Photo credit: @realmadriden
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However, Marca reports that none of the offers appeal to Marcelo's present state of affairs, meaning he is ready to hang his boot and focus on his entrepreneurial career.

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It is also reported that the left-full back could also return to Real Madrid in an administrative capacity if the club gives him a chance.

Marcelo, who currently owns two football clubs - Azuriz FC in Brazil and Portuguese second division side Mafra, is the most decorative player in Real Madrid's history.

His most-recent trophy tilt back in May as he took his total title haul at Madrid to 25, making him the most decorated player in the history of the club

Real Madrid Legend Marcelo Launches New Barbershop, Set to Become a Barber After Retirement

Sports Brief earlier reported that Former Real Madrid captain Marcelo Vieira is set to launch his own barbershop in his hometown in Brazil.

Marcelo will be looking into becoming a full-time barber when his contract with Real Madrid expires at the end of the season.

The Brazilian defender revealed his new career path on Instagram that he will personally work as a hairdresser there at times until he leaves the Los Blancos in June.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)
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