Real Madrid legend Marcelo has officially joined Greek side Olympiacos, the defender reportedly signing a one-year deal.
The club’s future is secure with promising young talent, and in that I include my son, who is playing well in the academy. Thank you very much to you all. I arrived as a child, and I leave as a man.” Marcelo will be desperate to get to work at Olympiacos after having to make do with a place on the bench at Real Madrid in recent times due to the presence of Ferland Mendy. “I feel very fortunate, everything I have had in my life has been with work, but I have been lucky with the people I have had by my side. The Brazilian defender chose to leave Spain at the end of his contract, bringing an end to a trophy-laden 15 year spell at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Marcelo has signed for Greek side Olympiacos after ending a glittering stint with Real Madrid.
[Marcelo](https://www.sportbible.com/marcelo) was given an absolutely thunderous welcome by Olympiacos fans after being presented as a new signing on Monday. I hope to help the team with great devotion." [Marcelo](/marcelo), [Real Madrid](/real-madrid) Marcelo, who even held a flare at one point, performed the mandatory skills and kick ups and addressed his new fans, saying: "Thank you. I am very happy and satisfied. [The Brazilian legend was linked with a shock move to Leicester City](https://www.sportbible.com/football/leicester-city-very-close-to-signing-real-madrid-legend-marcelo-20220901) but that quickly fizzled out and he is said to have penned a one-year deal with Olympiacos - with the option of an extra year.
MARCELO received a legendary reception from Olympiacos fans on Monday before he was unveiled as the club's new signing.The defender, 34, bid farewell.
I am very happy and satisfied. [signed a one-year deal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19695131/olympiacos-complete-real-madrid-legend-marcelo-free-transfer/) with the option for a further 12 months. [Marcelo](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/marcelo/) will wear his iconic No12 shirt this season. [heavily linked with a move to Leicester City](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19681443/real-legend-marcelo-shock-transfer-leciester-fans/), he decided to join the Greek Super League champions in a shock free transfer. [Olympiacos Twitter](https://twitter.com/olympiacosfc/status/1566852088105238531) page, an estimated 20,000 fans were seen celebrating when Marcelo took to the pitch. [Real Madrid](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1250296/real-madrid/) in June after an incredible 16-year spell at the Santiago Bernabeu.
A raucous crowd of about 20,000 fans welcomed Brazilian star Marcelo to Olympiakos on Monday. Marcelo. Olympiakos new Brazilian player Marcelo (R) holds his ...
The attacking left back was signed on Saturday. I hope to help the team with great devotion,'' Marcelo told the fans, adding in Greek, ``Let's go, Olympiakos!'' 12 he wore at Real Madrid for the past 16 seasons.
Around 20,000 boisterous spectators cheered on Brazilian sensation Marcelo as he arrived at Olympiakos on Monday. At Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in the ...
Marcelo yelled to the crowd before adding in Greek, "I wish to support the team with great passion." "I'm grateful. 12 that he had been sporting for 16 years at Real Madrid.