REAL MADRID legend Marcelo wants to carry on playing for the club until his son Enzo Viera can join him in the first team.
However, the 33-year-old veteran may be waiting some time until Enzo can play alongside him as he’s only TWELVE.
Marcelo has revealed that he wants to stay at Real Madrid until his son Enzo’s old enough to join him on the pitchCredit: GettyBut Marcelo will have to be patient in order to see his dream come true as Enzo’s only 12 years of ageCredit: GettyBUt Marcelo also admitted it’s upto Real Madrid if they want to keep him or notCredit: Getty
But Marcelo revealed that he doesn’t mind waiting for his son to rise through the ranks at Los Blancos while making it clear he has no plans of leaving the Bernabeu anytime soon.
Although the Real captain acknowledged that it’s up to the club if they want to keep him beyond this season.
Speaking to Marca about his career plans, Marcelo said: “I’m calm. This is my club. I have the idea of playing until my son grows up so that I can play with him, and I want to keep going at a high level.
“Now we have important matches. I’m the captain of the best team in the world.
“I’m calm and I feel protected. I’m not thinking too far ahead. Everything comes to an end.
“I’d like to retire here, but it’s not up to me to make the decision.”
Considering that Marcelo’s only made seven appearances for Real this season across all competitions, it’s unlikely that he’ll have more than a bit-part role if the Spanish titans decide to keep hold of him.
The Brazilian’s lack of game time led to reports claiming that he was open to hanging up his boots when the season finishes.
It was rumoured that Marcelo could move to Fluminense in his native country.
However, it seems watching his son thrive at the Bernabeu has given Marcelo a new lease of life.
While the full-back’s career is plateauing, Enzo’s is just getting started.
The youngster’s long curly hair is where the similarities with his father end.
Marcelo carved out a name for himself bombing up and down Real’s wing over the last 15 years.
But Enzo’s building a fearsome reputation infront of goal that was exemplified when he produced a hat-trick in his very first game for Real’s Benjamin B youth team in 2017.
Marcelo and Enzo aren’t the only father and son duo that may end up playing on the same team together.
Marcelo’s former Real team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, recently revealed that his son Cristiano Jr, 11, has begged him to stay at Manchester United until they can grace the pitch together.
