Real Madrid legend Marcelo linked with shock transfer move to Leicester has fans all saying the same thing
AMID the madness of transfer deadline day Marcelo appeared set to join Leicester City.
The five-time Champions League winner was trending on Twitter and sketchy reports suggested he was on the verge of joining Brendan Rodgers' faltering Foxes.
The 34-year-old's contract ran out in June and he has decided to seek a new challenge elsewhere after 15 years at Real Madrid.
Spanish journalist announced earlier this week that Leicester were in for a surprise move for the Brazilian.
He tweeted: “The former Real Madrid player is VERY CLOSE to signing for Leicester City.
";In the absence of passing a medical examination, he would sign until June 2023."
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However, the BBC quickly rubbished the report by claiming Rodgers' side "distanced themselves" from the left-back.
Upset Leicester fans have at least seen the funny side by comparing him to new signing Wout Faes, who has joined from Reims on a five-year-deal.
The club teased Faes' arrival with a silhouette that looked remarkably like Marcelo.
One Foxes fan wrote: "It's Marcelo from Real Madrid.. check"
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While another added: "Oh my, it was Marcelo all along..."
One exclaimed: "Just imagine if we did sign him"
Faes, 24, is the club's first outfield transfer of the summer as they look to replace the void left by Wesley Fofana's £70million move to Chelsea.
Meanwhile Marcelo remains a free agent.