英语文摘：Real Madrid defender Marcelo signs new deal

MADRID, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid's Brazilian defender Marcelo agreed a three year extension to his contract with the club this Friday.

The 21-year-old, who arrived at Real Madrid from Fluminense in January 2007, will now remain with the club until the end of June 2015.

His adaptability has seen Marcelo play as both left back and on the left side of midfield this season and he has appeared in 19 of his side's Primera Liga matches to date.

He is the only outfield player who has started 18 of those 20 games in coach Manuel Pellegrini's starting 11.

The Brazilian has so far made 98 first team appearances and has scored a total of six goals.