Renowned former Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Claude Makelele has openly referred to Marquinhos as his “dream player” for the Spanish Los Blancos and the Spanish club to bring in the defender.
While acknowledging that PSG are unlikely to ever let him go, the French legend complimented the Brazilian’s exceptional leadership and defensive abilities, stating he is the kind of character Madrid need in their post-Luka Modric era.
According to Goal, Makelele stated at a recent La Liga event that Marquinhos is still “his dream player” for Madrid because he is the kind of smart, disciplined defender he thinks could improve any team.
Experience is the source of Makelele’s praise. When a teenage Marquinhos joined from Roma in 2013 for more than €30 million – one of the most expensive defensive transfers at the time – the Frenchman was a member of Carlo Ancelotti’s coaching staff at PSG.
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Makelele noticed a spark that distinguished Marquinhos even during this brief overlap.
Makelele Wants To See Marquinhos At Real Madrid
“I’ve always wanted to see Marquinhos at Real Madrid. I love this kid. I worked with him at PSG, under Ancelotti. His quality, his work, his passion, his patience… He’s progressed a lot, a lot,” Makelele said.
“Of course, he now plays for the best team in the world, Paris Saint-Germain. But he’s the kind of player I’d like to see at Madrid.
“He’s very intelligent. And right now, I don’t see many defenders playing one-on-one. He does one-on-one. He’s my dream player when Real Madrid improves. But I don’t think Paris will let him go,” said Makelele.
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