Isco, Marcelo confirm departures from Real Madrid
The departures of these high-earning veterans, along with that of Gareth Bale, will considerably increase Real Madrid's wage bill and make it easier for the club to make new signings over the summer.
The departures of these high-earning veterans, along with that of Gareth Bale, will considerably increase Real Madrid's wage bill and make it easier for the club to make new signings over the summer.
Marcelo is in his sixteenth season at Real Madrid, making him the club's foreigner with the most appearances. He has made 545 appearances and scored 38 goals for the Los Blancos since making his debut on January 7, 2007, against Deportivo.
Marcelo knelt down on one knee after scoring a goal on against Eibar on Sunday to express his solidarity to the ongoing anti-racism movements.
Eibar scored a consolation goal after Bigas' second-half shot took a deflection to beat Thibaut Courtois
La Liga would resume on June 11 with the Sevilla derby between Real Betis and Sevilla. The following weekends would see the remaining matches of the round.
Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui said Saturday that he was confident that star defender Marcelo will be ready for the upcoming El Clasico duel against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Currently, Real Madrid is at the seventh spot on the La Liga table.
Marcelo added, "The player changes club, stops playing, retires and Real Madrid will still be here."
The Spanish coach decided to give a rest to captain Sergio Ramos after he suffered a cut to his left eyebrow during the Atletico match.
Real Madrid's Brazilian defender Marcelo on Saturday started training for the next season at the club sporting city, in a session led by new assistant coach Albert Celades.
