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Former Real Madrid and Brazil defender Roberto Carlos has left his role as Sivasspor manager.

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Former Real Madrid and Brazil defender Roberto Carlos has confirmed that he has left Turkish side Sivasspor after 18 months in charge. The 41-year-old became manager of the Super Lig club in June 2013 and led them to a fifth place finish in his first season. But, with the club currently second bottom in Turkey's top-flight, Carlos has decided the time is right to move on. VIDEO Scroll down to find out who Roberto Carlos nearly joined earlier in his career . Roberto Carlos has quit his role as manager of Turkish Super Lig club Sivasspor . Carlos, pictured on the touchline against Balikesirspor, spent 18 months in charge before leaving . Writing on his Instagram account, the ex-Fenerbahce full back said: 'Thank you very much for all this affection and requests to stay, but it is best for the club that I leave. 'I leave my heart with all of you. Thank you very, very, very much Sivas and Sivasspor.' Carlos' decision came after his side were beaten 2-0 at home by Istanbul Basaksehir on Saturday. Sivasspor's first game without Carlos in charge will be Tuesday's Turkish Cup clash with Gaziantep BB. Carlos enjoyed a glittering playing career which included an 11-year spell at Spanish giants Real Madrid . Left back Carlos also made 125 appearances for Brazil and won the World Cup back in 2002 .