Posted December 13, 2021 at 7:30 pm by BC
On the eve of his big debut in the FC Barcelona jersey, Dani Alves has spoken about this new important stage in his career and has big ambitions.
Free from any contract after his departure from São Paulo , Daniel Alves has decided to make his comeback to FC Barcelona , thanks in particular to Xavi , who also returned to Catalonia as a coach. The 38-year-old Brazilian right-back signed up last November until the end of the season but must take his troubles patiently before making his official debut, which will only take place at the beginning of 2022 in reason for the FIFA regulations. However, Dani Alves will be allowed to play the friendly match scheduled for Tuesday (18:00) against Boca Juniors , on the occasion of the Maradona Cup organized near Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. On this occasion, the Brazilian was at a press conference and spoke about his upcoming big debut.
“The most important challenge of my career has arrived”
“I'm nervous after so long without being able to play, without being able to defend the club and the team. The biggest challenge of my career has come, due to the situation and the condition of the club. The challenges are for those who are not afraid of them. We will try to do our best for this club and this badge, explains Dani Alves , in comments relayed by Mundo Deportivo. I think that in life you have to accept all challenges. We are in the Europa League and every time we put on the Barça jersey we have to defend the history and the greatness of this club. History says it's a very tough club. It's like tomorrow, it's important, it doesn't depend on the competition but on respecting the jersey regardless of the competition in which we play. We have to win and we will prepare for it. “ Dani Alves therefore remains very motivated, despite his age and the crisis experienced by Barça :” It has been a long time that we say that I am in the last years of my career. But I'm going to do it in the best way, because I've waited so long that I'm on cloud nine. (…) We are used to seeing Barça at the top, but we accept the challenge. When I arrived, it was also for a transformation, to bring Barça back to where it should be. We're going to rewrite history, we're working hard to get it all back as fast as possible and be a game-changer. “