Barcelona’s sporting director Robert Fernandez officially confirmed that Dani Alves will leave the Nou Camp after eight hugely successful years at the club.
In an official statement issued on Thursday, Barcelona confirmed that Dani Alves will leave the club after eight years of service, having arrived from Sevilla back in 2008. In that period, the Brazilian has assumed a legendary status at the club, helping the Blaugrana to 23 trophies during his time.
The full-back has been linked with a Camp Nou exit for a while now, with Juventus rumoured to be in the driving seat for the 33-year-old. The news was met with a wave of tributes and support for Alves, who featured in 391 games for Barcelona, scoring 21 goals and racking up 102 assists as he established himself as one of the best full-backs in the world during his time at the club.
? Robert Fernández: “Dani Alves has decided to leave. It’s a personal decision that we respect” #FCBlive
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) June 2, 2016
Alvaro Morata tells Spanish radio: “Dani Alves is one of the best players in the world, I’d like to play with him at #Juventus.” #RealMadrid
— footballitalia (@footballitalia) June 2, 2016
Nothing else to say about Dani Alves except the fact that it will be a massive loss for Barça.No one better than him.No one.#AdiosDani
— Nick (@CatalanKnight) June 2, 2016
Dani Alves, the best rb ever will always be remembered at Barca as the man who never feared anything and always spoke the truth.
— Qaid (@Cule_Qaid) June 2, 2016
Sad to see Dani Alves leave Barça. Been such a key player to their success. A playmaker from right-back when at his best. Under-appreciated.
— Ryan Baldi (@RyanBaldiEFB) June 2, 2016
Sad about the departure of Dani Alves, a true cule, one hell of a player, so much passion and dedication to the club. Thank you Dani!
— Luis Enrique (@MrLuisMaradiaga) June 2, 2016
Sad day for both Dani Alves and Barcelona. Good luck finding a replacement for that guy. #thebest
— Reece Darwent (@reecedarwent) June 2, 2016
Another one of those days where it’s hard being a barca fan
Messi in court
Dani Alves leaves barca
???— Mike $kywalker (@ParadiseMike_) June 2, 2016
Dani Alves leaves this summer ?
A big loss for Barca. Another 6⃣ is going.#ObrigadoDani ⚽— Harry ⚽ (@harishzd) June 2, 2016
The fans were left recalling some of the Brazilian’s best moments in a Barcelona shirt as he bids farewell to the club.
We’ll miss you ???
Thanks for everything Dani pic.twitter.com/UFobwkVUS3— BarcelonaVideos☄ (@BarcelonaVideos) June 2, 2016
Dani Alves also never took shit from press, ate a banana as an anti-racism statement, & offered his liver to Eric Abidal.
— XH6 (@XaviAssist) June 2, 2016
The announcement of his Barcelona exit opened the floodgates on reports linking him to a number of potential suitors, with Juventus seemingly the most likely to land the player’s signature.
The agent of Barcelona tright back Dani Alves (33) travelled to Los Angeles to let him sign his contract with Italian club Juventus. [sport]
— barcastuff (@barcastuff) June 1, 2016
Sad to see Dani Alves leave Barcelona, a true legend. If he’s off to Juve, wonder if Barca will look at Lichsteiner.
— SHДRKY (@Belgian_Hotspur) June 2, 2016
Not sure Montoya is the answer, but if Barca want someone Spanish, surely they’ll look at Gaspar or Bellerin
— SHДRKY (@Belgian_Hotspur) June 2, 2016
Daniel Alves to Juventus finally? Believe it or not La Liga and Barca has lost a top class player… wishing u all d best #danialves.
— Kachi Promise Onu (@1kachione) June 3, 2016
Dani Alves is still in talks with #Juventus. Expected to sign his contract soon; he can leave Barça thanks to the release clause. #transfers
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 29, 2016