, Marcelo detailed the surreal experience of meeting his hero. “You arrive somewhere, your idol welcomes you warmly knowing that you play in the same position, that I was coming to be ‘Roberto Carlos’s successor’,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe legendary full-back quickly made sure his new team-mate had a direct line for any issues. Marcelo recalled his compatriot telling him: “Marcelo, take my number and write it down. Call me if you need anything.”<\/span><\/p>\nThat warmth extended far beyond the training pitch, providing crucial stability for the youngster’s inner circle. “He treated me, my wife, my brother-in-law, my grandfather, as if we were his family,” Marcelo explained. “It’s not normal for someone to treat you so well when they’re coming to play for you. In theory, I was coming to take his place, and he helped me a lot.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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