JUVENTUS are to push for Real Madrid left-back Marcelo in a transfer deal backed by Cristiano Ronaldo, say reports in Spain.
Officials from the Old Lady are said to have planned a trip to Madrid over the spring to gauge a deal with the player’s representatives.
Marcelo (left) enjoyed a great relationship with Ronaldo during their time together in MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty
That was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic but Juve remain an interested follower of the Brazilian, according to Marca.
They claim that ex-Real star Ronaldo is keen to see Marcelo follow him to Turin with Maurizio Sarri also an admirer of his work.
The coach is seeking a new left-back to compete with Alex Sandro and the 31-year-old is seen as an ideal candidate.
What’s more, Los Blancos coach Zinedine Zidane has moved towards summer signing Ferland Mendy as his first-choice down the flank this season.
Marcelo, who has a contract to 2022, suffered neck and calf injuries earlier in the campaign to reach only 19 appearances so far – putting him on course for one of his quietest seasons since joining in 2006.
Reportedly on the table at Juventus is a four-year deal.
Back in the Spanish capital, Ronaldo and Marcelo were known to be good friends who shared a strong working relationship down the left wing.
After playing his first season in Italy, the 35-year-old attacker admitted he missed his old companion when speaking last summer.
Ronaldo stated: “I got along very well with him. I talk a lot with him.
“Marcelo is a very lively boy and I miss him.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
