MX23RW : Sunday, February 16 12:24:19| >> :120:6611:6611:

Report: Zinedine Zidane demands Marcelo stay

Report: Zidane demands Marcelo stay
© Reuters
Zinedine Zidane wants Juventus-linked defender Marcelo to remain part of Real Madrid's squad beyond the end of the season, according to a report.

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is reportedly not giving up on persuading long-serving defender Marcelo to reject a move to Juventus.

The Brazilian left-back is rumoured to be holding out for a switch to the Serie A champions after losing his place to Sergio Reguilon.

Marcelo is believed to have asked president Florentino Perez to grant him an end-of-season exit, but A Bola Brasil reports that the return of Zidane - reappointed by the club on Monday following the sacking of Santiago Solari - may alter the player's stance.

Zidane apparently wants the 30-year-old to be part of his squad for next season and he will sit down with the defender to discuss his future.

Marcelo has spent the last 12 years in the Spanish capital, racking up close to 500 appearances.

ID:353141: cacheID:353141:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1853:
Written by
Daniel Lewis
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Marcelo pictured in February 2019
Read Next:
Ramos 'steps in during Marcelo, Solari row'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Real Madrid24156352232951
2Atletico MadridAtletico24148239162350
3Barcelona23153564253948
4Athletic Bilbao23128336201644
5Villarreal24118547351241
6Rayo Vallecano239862724335
7Osasuna2471162933-432
8Real Sociedad2394102020031
9GironaGirona2494113235-331
10Mallorca2394102029-931
11Getafe247982018230
12Celta Vigo2485113538-329
13Real BetisBetis237882731-429
14Sevilla237792534-928
15Leganes2459102235-1324
16Las PalmasLas Palmas2365122838-1023
17Valencia2458112538-1323
18Espanyol2365122235-1323
19AlavesAlaves2457122838-1022
20Real ValladolidValladolid2343161548-3315


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!