Posted on November 13, 2021 at 6.30 p.m. by Dan Marciano Vice-president of FC Barcelona, Elena Fort tried to justify the arrival of Daniel Alves, now 38 years old. Recently appointed coach of FC Barcelona, Xavi has completed his first record. This Friday, the Catalan club formalized the return of Daniel Alves , almost five years after his departure. As Sport explained, the Catalan technician earlier today agreed to register the return of the 38-year-old Brazil international who is yet to hang up his boots. “This possible signing does not surprise me, since I spoke with him during the Games and he already told me that he had this wish” admitted André Jardine , Olympic coach of the selection Brazilian. Daniel Alves, who was free since leaving Sao Paulo last September, arrives at FC Barcelona with the intention of accompanying the youngsters, but also to find a place on the right side of the defense. As Mundo Deportivo explains, the Auriverde player could push Sergi Roberto to change positions and move to midfield. While Daniel Alves will not wear the Blaugrana jersey before January, this transfer has generated several comments and raised several doubts, especially among socios. Vice-president of FC Barcelona, Elena Fort took the floor this Saturday to discuss this transfer quite unexpected. The manager, interviewed by journalist Gérard Romero, initially praised the qualities of Daniel Alves, yet close to retirement. ” We are very happy. Alves represents everything our board wants to represent: courage, joy, strength, envy… We are very happy. He will bring a lot to the team and to the club, ”she said. In a second step, Elena Fort responded to the criticisms and tried to justify this operation: “We respect all opinions, but he has just won the gold medal at the Olympic Games playing very well. . He and Xavi will find the right role. In complete confidence “. For his part, the player was keen to express his joy a few minutes after his arrival was made official. On his Instagram account, Daniel Aves, under contract until the end of the season with the Catalan club but who could see his lease be renewed for one season, posted a long message. “Almost 5 years of fighting like crazy to get to this moment. I didn't know it would last so long, I didn't know it would be so hard, but I knew deep in my heart and deep in my soul that this day would come. I'm coming home from where I've never been and like I said before I left I'm one of yours, don't know how long this dream will last but let it be forever as long as it lasts! See you soon where it excites me the most, with the same enthusiasm as the first time and with the same desire to help rebuild THE BEST CLUB IN THE WORLD ”we can read. It will now be until 2022 before seeing r Daniel Alves in the shirt of FC Barcelona. 
“Alves represents everything our board wants to represent”
The joy of Daniel Alves
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