Claude Makélélé has never hidden his admiration for Marquinhos. In an interview given to Trivelathe former midfielder, who played for Real Madrid (2000-2003) and PSG (2008-2011), confided that he would dream of seeing the Brazilian defender play in the Spanish capital. “I always wanted to see Marquinhos at Real Madrid. I love this boy. I worked with him at PSG, with Carlo Ancelotti”he declared, emphasizing the professional bond which unites him to the player.
The former French international insists on the progress of the Parisian captain over the years. “His quality, his work, his passion, his patience… He has progressed a lot, a lot”he added, highlighting the qualities that make Marquinhos an exceptional defender. According to Makélélé, the Brazilian was able to become one of the pillars of PSG thanks to his seriousness and consistency.
“The player of my dreams for Real”
If the prospect of seeing Marquinhos leave Paris seems improbable, Claude MakĂ©lĂ©lĂ© nonetheless remains enthusiastic about the idea of ​​a transfer to Madrid. “Of course, he currently plays for the best team in the world, PSG. But he's the kind of player I'd like to see in Madrid.”he says, evoking his wish to see him evolve alongside Kylian MbappĂ©.
Makélélé also insists on the intelligence of the defender on the pitch. “He is very intelligent. And, at the moment, I don't see many defenders capable of playing one on one. He does it”specifies the former tricolor. For him, Marquinhos represents the player of his “dreams for Real Madrid”although this seems unlikely in the short term. “I don’t think Paris will let him go”he regrets.
