Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to former Real Madrid teammate Marcelo.

Marcelo held his farewell ceremony yesterday at Real Madrid city.

The pair were clinical down the left flank in some of the most successful years in the club's history, and the current Manchester United ace sent an emotional note to Marcelo.

"More than a teammate, a brother that football gave me," Ronaldo posted.

"On and off the pitch, one of the greatest stars with whom I had the pleasure of sharing a dressing room. Go for it all in this new adventure, Marcelo!"