Marcelo reveals he is in talks with former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo over the prospect of joining Al Nasr
According to “GOAL”, Brazilian football legend Marcelo revealed that he negotiated with former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo about the prospect of joining Al Nasr before eventually committing to a move to Fluminense. Despite this invitation, Marcelo decided to return to his roots.
Five-time Champions League winner Marcelo, who became a free agent in February after parting ways with Olympiacos, has attracted interest from all sides, including an offer from Saudi Arabia. One of the offers came from Ronaldo’s current club Al Nasr, sparking discussions between the two players who spent many successful seasons together at Real Madrid.
However, Marcelo, 35, has chosen a different path as he has a strong desire to return to his roots in Brazil. The senior footballer explained: “We discussed this not long ago. I had some suggestions for leaving, not just leaving there (Al Nasr), but that I needed to come back here (Brazil), back to my Root. “Something tells me I have to go back. “
Marcelo’s triumphant return to his boyhood club Fluminense earlier this year was a fascinating turn of events. The move culminated in a fairytale win as he played a key role in Fluminense’s 2-1 victory over Boca Juniors, helping Fluminense win their first ever title. A Copa Libertadores winner.
Marcelo has written another glorious chapter in his storied career and now looks forward to a domestic challenge at Fluminense. The team will face Sao Paulo on November 23, and Marcelo’s experience and success on the continental stage could help guide Fluminense to further success in the league.