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By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Dec 13, 2018 13:23 GMT

Florentino Perez looks to have pulled off a stunner

Marcelo told that he can't join Juventus in January

Looks like Marcelo will have to stay put

Marcelo reportedly wants out of Real Madrid. But Calcio Mercato has now claimed that Real Madrid have made a decision on the player's future. The report states that Florentino Perez has told Marcelo that they do not plan on selling him halfway through the season in January.

Calcio Mercato's transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano says that Perez has told Marcelo's representatives that the Brazilian will stay at the club till the end of the season.

Perez believes that Marcelo's presence is crucial in Europe as Los Blancos target a 4th consecutive Champions League crown.

The report further adds that Juventus will only sign Marcelo if they are able to offload Alex Sandro. So the chances of Marcelo departing Real Madrid to once again join hands with his friend Cristiano Ronaldo are pretty low right now.

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