“I would pick him” - Real Madrid-linked Alphonso Davies chooses between legends Roberto Carlos and Marcelo
Alphonso Davies picked Roberto Carlos over Marcelo when asked to choose between the two Real Madrid legends. In a recent interview with TSN, the Canadian full-back was asked to choose between the two Brazilian left-backs.
Davies, currently at Bayern Munich, noted that this was a tough choice. However, he eventually went on to name Carlos over Marcelo. Davies said in the interview:
"This is a very tough one. Both play the same position. [Which is also] my position. I think Roberto Carlos, I'd pick him [ahead of Marcelo]."
Watch Alphonso Davies' interview:
Roberto Carlos made 527 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 70 goals and providing 116 assists. He also bagged 11 goals and 22 assists in 127 appearances for Brazil's national team.
Carlos won the FIFA World Cup, three UEFA Champions League titles and four La Ligas during his professional career. He was known for his powerful left foot and scored many memorable long-range goals as well as free-kicks during his career.
Marcelo was another legendary player for Real Madrid and was a constant presence in the left-back position for years. He made 546 appearances for the club, scoring 38 goals and providing 103 assists. Marcelo's delicious crosses and his on-field combination with Cristiano Ronaldo are still fresh in fans' memories.
Marcelo played 58 games for Brazil, scoring six goals and providing 11 assists. Like Carlos, he boasts an impressive trophy cabinet with five Champions League titles, six La Ligas and four FIFA Club World Cups to his name.
Journalist provides update on Real Madrid's Alphonso Davies pursuit
Real Madrid have been linked with a move for Alphonso Davies for some time now. Journalist Jorge C Picon has now provided an update on the transfer saga, claiming that the deal is progressing slowly.
Picon claimed despite interest, Los Blancos and Bayern Munich are yet to sit down for a formal negotiation. Davies, 23, has so far made 195 appearances for the Bavarians, scoring 11 goals and providing 31 assists in the process.
His blistering pace could be a massive addition to the left-hand side of Carlo Ancelotti's team. Despite having Ferland Mendy, Davies' arrival could be a major boost. The Canadian is contracted with Bayern until the end of the 2024-25 season and has an estimated market value of €50 million.