President Joan Laporta revealed that after accepting the invitation to lead Barca, the new coach Xavi immediately supported the plan to reunite 38-year-old defender Dani Alves.
"I asked Xavi about signing for Alves, because he's not tied to any club. Xavi told me 'I need Alves in the squad, that's very important'. And now Alves is here. ", Laporta said during the launch ceremony of Alves at Camp Nou on November 17.
Alves said: "The truth is that I bothered President Laporta a lot, and also proved tough. I am determined to return to the club that gave me everything. I am very happy to be able to help Barca. Xavi also Called me and said he wanted me to return to Barca."
Alves reunited with Barca on a free transfer. The 38-year-old defender liquidated his contract with Sao Paulo (Brazil) in September, and will play for Barca from January to June 2022. The contract between the two parties also has a one-year extension clause.
Due to Barca's financial difficulties, Alves decided to receive only a salary of one euro per month to help the club. "When you want something, you work hard to get it, and it's not the money or the salary. I want to provide for my family, my loved ones, but now is not the time to think about that. The priority right now is helping Barca. For me, everything else is secondary when I get a call from Barca. I'm ready to do anything to see Barca top of the table, winning trophies."
The Brazilian player caught the eye when he wore flip-flops on the day he returned to the Camp Nou field. The reason is that at his first Barca debut in 2008, Alves also wore sandals. "I wear sandals to show that some things can change, and some things don't," he said.
In his early days with Barca, Alves won 23 trophies, including six La Liga and three Champions Leagues. After leaving the Camp Nou, Alves still shines at the highest level. He confirmed that he returned to Barca to start, even though he was 38 years old. "I am not born to be second, I am always first. I am here to fight, not to kill time or enjoy life in Barcelona," Alves insisted. "I will fight for the starting position. I am not coming back here because of my past with the club, or my good relationship with Xavi. Age is just a number. I proved it at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The fans have can expect the best from me, and I will repay that trust."
When asked about not playing with Messi at Barca anymore, Alves jokingly replied: "Give me a few hours, I will bring him back to Camp Nou. We have made history together. Messi is a bridge. The best players and teammates. You always miss the greats, that's normal, especially if you have a good relationship with them. It would be great if Messi was still playing for Barca."
Returning to Barca, Alves will wear the number 8 shirt of his former teammate Andres Iniesta. The number 8 will be Alves' fifth shirt number at Barca. In the period 2008-2016, the Brazilian defender played with the numbers 20, 2, 22 and 6. Alves will join training from this week, and start playing from January 2022 - when the contract has a contract. effect.
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