Real Madrid legend Marcelo has retired from professional football at the age of 37, the player announced on Thursday morning. Marcelo played at the club for 16 years, and was the foreign player with the third most appearances for the club,

Marcelo released a video confirming his decision. The former Real captain declared: "My love for soccer comes for my grandfather. "He wanted me to be a professional footballer and did everything possible to get it. At 18 years old Real Madrid knocked on my door and I came here. I can already say that I am one more from Madrid.