Marcelo's salary stops Inter and Juventus in their tracks

Marcelo, who will turn 33 on May 12, has been tempted these last days for the two strongest clubs, economically and sportingly, in Italy: Juventus and Inter. As AS learned, both entities contacted the Brazilian player's environment to know their willingness to enter into a possible negotiation. It should not be forgotten that Marcelo is, together with Sergio Ramos, the active Real Madrid player with the most titles won (22) and that until not long ago he was common in Tite's calls with Brazil.

Marcelo maintains, despite his uneven performance of the last two years, a cache that keeps it in a good scenario in the transfer market. Transfermarkt values ​​it now with an affordable amount (16 million euros), but the problem that Juve (where he could have reunited with his friend Cristiano) and Inter (who has already wanted it on other occasions) it is your high annual salary. Your file is around eight million net, an amount that neither club can assume for their salary cap.

An open possibility

Marcelo, unlike in previous years, was not closed in band this time to listen to possible offers. The Brazilian, whom He has two years left on his contract with Real Madrid, knows that this season that is about to start has the appearance of being more than a substitute than a starter, since Mendy finished the last League as a starter on important days (against Villarreal in the league alirón and against City in Manchester, with the Champions at stake). Mendy is a personal bet from Zidane (The club paid Olympique Lyonnais 48 million last year to take over his services) and although they have always supported and believed in Marcelo, the difference in age and physical condition plays in favor of the French player, who has already established himself as holder with France.

But Marcelo's high record is not acceptable for Juventus or Inter, so In principle, the Brazilian will stay under Zizou for one more season and thus he will be able to expand his historical records with the white jersey, which he has defended 509 times, adding 38 goals and 95 assists.