Real Madrid vice-captain Marcelo says he sees no reason why Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar cannot play together for the club, while acknowledging that president Florentino Perez has the final say on everything that happens at the Bernabeu.
Reports in Portugal this week claim that Ronaldo has made an “irreversible” decision to leave the club, while Paris Saint-Germian forward Neymar is continually linked with a move to the European champions.
“Cristiano is not the owner of Real Madrid,” Madrid left-back and Neymar’s Brazil teammate Marcelo told a news conference. “If the president wants to sign someone, the president will sign him. But why can’t Neymar come and Cristiano stay?
“The dressing-room all wants Cristiano to stay. And Real Madrid’s doors are always open for Neymar. Madrid must always look for the best players. One day Neymar will play for Real Madrid.”