Real Madrid defender Marcelo still feels at “home” at the club and appears determined to stay despite rumors linking him with a move away.
It has been a difficult season in general for Madrid, as they are on their third coach of the campaign and likely to finish no higher than third in LaLiga, despite Sunday’s 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao.
Marcelo has also suffered individually, regularly finding himself out of the team under Zinedine Zidane’s predecessor Santiago Solari and his form has shown few signs of returning to the high levels of previous seasons.
The Brazilian seemingly has no plans to end his 12-year stay anytime soon and while speaking to beIN SPORTS after Sunday’s victory, the 30-year-old said: “Everyone knows the happiness I have, and I show that every day training or playing, wearing this shirt.
“There are so many things that are said from outside, I think. I don’t think about that. Madrid is my home, and those who know me know the truth.”
Karim Benzema led the way for Madrid against Athletic, one of few players to impress in what was another underwhelming performance.
Madrid sits third in the table, four points behind city rivals Atletico Madrid in second and 13 adrift of leaders Barcelona with five games to go.
