Real Madrid defender Marcelo has disclosed that his love for the Santiago Bernabeu club is the only reason for rejecting Italian clubs that contacted him this summer for a potential move.
The Brazilian international was heavily linked with a reunion with former Los Blancos star Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus, after falling out of favour under previous manager Santiago Solari during the 2018-19 season.
However the return of Zinedine Zidane in March saw the 31-year old reinstated as first choice left back, ahead of Sergio Reguilon and he is determined to stay in the Spanish capital.
“I was approached by Italian clubs (about a move)’, he told an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport as cited by Football Espana.
“The truth is that I love Real Madrid, it is my home and the best club in the world.
“In my head there was never an idea that I would wear a Juventus shirt, I am committed to Real Madrid.”