The duo spent 15 seasons together at Madrid and were both key members of the back four that won four Champions League titles, as well as five La Liga championships and two Copa del Reys.
In total, Marcelo has made 546 appearances for Los Blancos and will undoubtedly go down as one of the club’s greatest ever servants.
Following confirmation of the left-back’s departure, Ramos took to social media to heap praise on the 34-year-old. The former Real Madrid captain posted (as per Managing Madrid):
Ramos was the left-centre-back who would often lineup alongside Marcelo, with the former Brazil international providing left-winger Cristiano Ronaldo on a regular basis.
Marcelo bids farewell to Real Madrid following an incredible 16 seasons
The 34-year-old full-back won 25 trophies at Real Madrid and has insisted that he will not retire from football, despite his Galacticos contract finally expiring.
The legendary defender told a press-conference (as per BBC Sport):
When asked if he felt his years of service should have earned him another year in the Spanish capital, Marcelo replied:
Club president Florentino Perez was also full of praise for the player, as he added:
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