Real Madrid star reveals why he snubbed Juventus, other Italian clubs

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.”