Real Madrid left back Marcelo says he has turned his dream into a reality after playing his 350th game for the club.
The defender made his milestone appearance in the 4-0 win over Sevilla at the weekend and was presented with a commemorative shirt afterwards by president Florentino Perez.
Speaking to the official club website, the Brazilian defender said he was delighted to have established himself at the club and wants to continue living his dream for many more years to come.
“I am very happy. When I arrived here it was unthinkable and I want to keep doing more. I thank my teammates and family because without them it would be impossible. I am turning a dream into a reality and I hope to do so for many more years. it is incredible but I want more and I don’t want to stop here. The President has congratulated me and given a shirt,” he stated.
Marcelo is third in the list of most appearances for the club by a foreign player, with legendary duo Roberto Carlos (527) and Alfredo di Stefano (396) ahead of him.
In his 10 years as a Los Blancos player, the Brazilian has won the Champions League, three La Liga titles, the Copa del Rey twice as well as the World Club Cup, European Super Cup and Spanish Supercopa.
