Brazil icon and Real Valladolid president Ronaldo ‘aims to pair up Dani Alves and Marcelo in ambitious double swoop this summer’… with the long time El Clasico rivals set to be free agents after leaving Barcelona and Real Madrid
- Brazil legends Dani Alves and Marcelo are set to be free agents this summer
- Iconic Brazilian striker Ronaldo is keen to bring them to Real Valladolid
- Real Valladolid were promoted to LaLiga after finishing second last season
- Ronaldo is president of the LaLiga side and is planning the ambitious moves
Barcelona legend Dani Alves could reportedly team up with former Real Madrid captain Marcelo as part of ambitious plans by Brazilian legend Ronaldo.
The legendary striker is now president of Spanish side Real Valladolid, who have been promoted to LaLiga after finishing as runners-up in the Segunda division.
Brazilian media outlet UOL Esporte, have reported that Ronaldo is aiming big, as he hopes to pair 39-year-old Alves with Marcelo, 34, at Valladolid.
Brazil legend Ronaldo is planning some ambitious moves as president of Real Valladolid
The pair, while international team-mates, have long been on the opposing side as part of their many El Clasico clashes between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Alves, played for Barcelona from 2008 to 2016, before briefly making a come-back under former team-mate Xavi last season.
In his return to the Nou Camp, he made 17 appearances in total, scoring one goal.
Though Alves had been hoping to stay at the Nou Camp for a further season, Xavi decided not to extend the right-back’s contract, meaning he is free to look for another club.
Ronaldo is aiming to pair up Dani Alves (pictured) with Marcelo at Real Valladolid this summer
Marcelo had also been hoping to stay at Real Madrid, after an incredible 15-year stint at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Likes Barcelona with Alves, Real Madrid decided not to renew Marcelo’s contract, meaning he will be free to play for another club, for the first time since January 2007.
An emotional tribute ceremony was held for Marcelo, in which Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti and club legend Raul were both left in tears.
‘I played for the greatest club in the world,’ he said.
He added: ‘I want to thank my wife Clarice, I wouldn’t be the man I am…