<p>After lifting a fifth Champions League trophy with Real Madrid, captain Marcelo said he is bringing his 16-year stint with the Spanish and European champions to an end.</p>.<p>The Brazilian defender is the most decorated player in Real's 120-year history, picking up his 25th trophy with the club as they beat Liverpool 1-0 in the Champions League final on Saturday.</p>.<p>He has found playing time limited in recent seasons, however, and made only 12 appearances in the league during the 2021-22 campaign.</p>.<p>"It is a wonderful moment in my life, I close a cycle here, in the best club in the world," Marcelo told supporters during Real's trophy celebrations in Madrid on Sunday.</p>.<p>"Today is not a day of sadness, but a day of joy because we have once again won the best championship in the world. I am very proud of myself and so is my family. We have lived many magical nights together.</p>.<p>"I tell you one thing, the future of Madrid is very good with the young players. Hala Madrid."</p>.<p>Marcelo added that his relationship with Real was not at an end, saying he would do "something else at the club" in the future.</p>.<p>The 34-year-old made over 500 appearances for the club and inherited the captain's armband from Sergio Ramos following the Spaniard's move to Paris St Germain last year.</p>.<p>He made his debut for Real in January 2007 after joining from Fluminense.</p>
<p>After lifting a fifth Champions League trophy with Real Madrid, captain Marcelo said he is bringing his 16-year stint with the Spanish and European champions to an end.</p>.<p>The Brazilian defender is the most decorated player in Real's 120-year history, picking up his 25th trophy with the club as they beat Liverpool 1-0 in the Champions League final on Saturday.</p>.<p>He has found playing time limited in recent seasons, however, and made only 12 appearances in the league during the 2021-22 campaign.</p>.<p>"It is a wonderful moment in my life, I close a cycle here, in the best club in the world," Marcelo told supporters during Real's trophy celebrations in Madrid on Sunday.</p>.<p>"Today is not a day of sadness, but a day of joy because we have once again won the best championship in the world. I am very proud of myself and so is my family. We have lived many magical nights together.</p>.<p>"I tell you one thing, the future of Madrid is very good with the young players. Hala Madrid."</p>.<p>Marcelo added that his relationship with Real was not at an end, saying he would do "something else at the club" in the future.</p>.<p>The 34-year-old made over 500 appearances for the club and inherited the captain's armband from Sergio Ramos following the Spaniard's move to Paris St Germain last year.</p>.<p>He made his debut for Real in January 2007 after joining from Fluminense.</p>