Dani Alves has confirmed that he’ll be leaving FC Barcelona for the second time. He rejoined the club that he left in 2016 in November and will be looking for opportunities elsewhere ahead of the upcoming season.
Apparently, Alves was keen to extend his stay with Barca but wanted a deal that would present him with chances to play for Brazil in the Qatar World Cup in November.
Barcelona reportedly informed the Brazilian right-back that they wouldn’t propose a new deal as they look to sign Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea. Alves took to social media to write a farewell message for Barcelona.
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“Now is the time for our farewell,” he wrote.
“They were eight+ years dedicated to the club, to those colours and that house… but like everything in life, the years pass, the roads deviate and the stories are written for some time in different places – and so it was.
“They tried to say goodbye but they could not do it, because you cannot imagine, or yes, how resilient and resilient I am.
“Many years passed until football and life which, as always, are very grateful to those who respect them, decided to give me the opportunity to return here to say goodbye.
“But this wouldn’t be a goodbye without first thanking all those behind the spotlights, all those who do that ours is perfect, to all of them; THANK YOU.
“I would also like to thank all the staff for the opportunity they gave me to return to this club and be able to dress that wonderful shirt again, they do not know how happy I am…. I hope they do not miss my madness and my happiness every day.
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“Hopefully those who are staying can change the story of this beautiful club, I wish that from my heart.
“There were 23 titles achieved: 2 Trebles, 1 Sextete and a great gold book written!
“A very nice cycle has ended and another challenge opens.
“Let the world never forget: a lion that is 39 years old continues to be A GOOD CRAZY LION.”