Top 5 teams Marcelo could join after departure from Real Madrid; Check out

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Jehan Mucadum
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Marcelo next Club: Marcelo has announced his departure from Real Madrid after a phenomenal 15-season reign with the Spanish and Euro Champs.

The 34-year-old is the most decorated player to have represented Real Madrid, winning 25 titles after Saturday’s Champions League win.

Marcelo will now decide his next step after leaving the club on a free transfer, making him another valuable addition to the transfer market ahead of next season.

He still has the passion, commitment and vast experience which can be influential in any acquirer’s plans next season.

With the Brazilian on the transfer market, we look at the top 5 teams he could join following his departure from Real Madrid.

PSG

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The Parisians won the Ligue 1 title this season but once again missed out on a chance to win the Champions League.

A major reason for this was their lack of proper defenders in the team. Currently, PSG continue to ship goals at crucial times against Europe’s top sides.

This has been a major reason why they haven’t been able to get close to the UCL title.

Marcelo’s addition to the club can bring in the experience, stability needed and also a reunion with former team-mate, Ramos and could be on the cards.

Ramos and Marcelo could bring in calmness to the back-line of PSG, which has been their weak-point for a while.

The collapse against Real Madrid in the Round of 16 2nd leg is a vital point of their season, which enhances the reason for Marcelo’s addition.

Manchester United

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Manchester United could be another team looking for replacements following their worst-ever EPL season.

United ended up with a Goal difference of 0 which shows how poor their back 4 were this season.

A reunion with Varane and Ronaldo is another reason why we can see Marcelo shipping off to the English Club.

The EPL is known for its fast-paced play and Marcelo’s experience could be extremely vital if he signs for the Red Devils.

Juventus

ImageAnother team that could come in for Marcelo is the Italian side, Juventus. The Serie A team finished 4th this season but were found out at the back of a number of occasions.

Given how Marcelo can utilize a more attacking role while keeping his defensive wits, he can be of immense importance to Allegri’s side next season.

An experienced defender replacing the outgoing Chiellini seems a right call if it happens.

Apart from positional change, the left-back brings in leadership, calmness and control in defence; which can help Juventus rise again next season.

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich can also be a surprise destination for the Brazilian if he aims to end his career in Europe.

Alphonso Davies is the current LB at the club and following his heart issues, he was kept out for a while.

The Canadian made a return later on but Bayern will want to ensure that a replacement is kept as stand-by and Marcelo could just be that option.

Marcelo’s experience, strength, quality cannot be compromised and Davies could learn from the Brazilian as well.

Fluminense

Fluminense is where it all began for Marcelo as a professional player and a return might just be on the cards.

Marcelo might look to play in his homeland for a couple of years before calling it quits. Hence, we see a move back to Brazil happening.

Many players like Ronaldo, Alves, Pogba have do so when they returned to former clubs and we do not see why Marcelo could not do the same.

A final flourish in front of the home fans could be just where his heart lies.


       

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