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Real Madrid defender Marcelo celebrated the 10th anniversary
of his arrival at the Spanish football club with an interview on its official
website on Wednesday.
Since arriving as an 18-year-old, Marcelo has made a total
of 372 appearances in all competitions, while winning three Spanish leagues and
two Champions Leagues among other titles, reports Xinhua.
“I was very young when I came here and I was a bit
apprehensive at the start, but it has been incredible… These 10 years have
flown by,” said Marcelo.
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The Brazilian is now one of the foreign players who has made
the most appearances for the club and although he still has a long way to go
before he passes fellow Brazilian left back Roberto Carlos’ total of over 500
appearances, he is close to the legendary Alfredo Di Stefano’s 396 games for
Madrid.
“It’s a source of immense pride to be up there with the
appearances of Roberto Carlos and Alfredo Di Stefano,” said Marcelo, who admitted
Carlos was his “idol”.
“Nearing Di Stefano’s appearances total is also
special, but I’m taking things game by game and hope to win as many titles as I
can,” continued the defender.
Marcelo said his best moment was winning the 2014 Champions
League, which was the tenth in the club’s history and in which he scored a
goal.
His experience means that recently he has also worn the
captain’s armband in several matches.
“It’s a responsibility as it involves teaching the
younger lads and setting an example,” he said.
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