Juventus-linked defender Marcelo: 'Real Madrid is my home'

Real Madrid defender Marcelo has appeared to play down a move to Juventus by insisting that he is at "home" at the Bernabeu.

The Brazilian left-back has lost his place to Sergio Reguilon in recent weeks and was rumoured to be closing in on a switch to Juve.

Marcelo is alleged to have personally asked to leave Real at the end of the season after 12 years of service.

According to Italian newspaper La Stampa, confirmation of an agreement between all three parties is close to being made public.

At the same time that report surfaced, however, Marcelo posted an image on Instagram of himself training with Real, accompanied with the caption: "This is my home".

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Training ⚽️☀️ #M12 #HalaMadrid AQUÍ ES MI CASA!

A post shared by Marcelo Vieira Jr. (@marcelotwelve) on Mar 8, 2019 at 10:07am PST

Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico is reportedly being eyed up as a replacement if Marcelo does move on.