Madrid announce 'tribute ceremony' for captain Marcelo

Real Madrid have confirmed a 'tribute ceremony' for captain Marcelo will take place on Monday afternoon ahead of his departure from the club.

With his contract expiring on June 30, Marcelo is set to become a free agent and is linked with a number of European clubs including Fenerbahce and Marseille. 

In a statement on their website, the club confirmed: 'Real Madrid would like to announce that tomorrow, Monday 13 June, at 1pm (CET), there will be an institutional farewell and tribute ceremony for our captain Marcelo at Real Madrid City, which will be presided over by club president Florentino Pérez.

'After this event, Marcelo will address the media in the press room at Real Madrid City.'

The full-back is expected to receive the same treatment Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos were awarded upon their Bernabeu departure - celebrating all of the trophies he has won over the last 16 seasons.

Marcelo, who has been at the club since 2007, was granted his fairytale ending after lifting his fifth Champions League crown on a magical night in Paris for Los Blancos last month.

After the game against Liverpool in the Champions League final, Marcelo said: 'It's an incredible emotion because it's my last game at Real Madrid.'

In total, the Brazilian has made 545 appearances for Real Madrid in all competitions, scoring 38 and assisting 103 from the left-back position.

Signed as a replacement for the legendary Roberto Carlos, Marcelo has gone on to carve his name into history as one of the best full-backs to play the game - proven by his impressive trophy haul. 

The 34-year-old will receive a more affectionate send-off than his team-mate Gareth Bale - whose exit was confirmed via a statement on the club's website.

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