Posted on November 19, 2021 at 9:00 am by The editorial staff After being inducted on the bench of FC Barcelona, Xavi has repatriated one of his former teammates, the experienced Dani Alves, aged 38 . A recruitment much appreciated by the young defender Eric Garcia. Xavi wasted no time at FC Barcelona. Barely arrived on the bench of the Blaugrana, the Spanish technician proceeded to the recruitment of Dani Alves , free of any contract since his departure from Sao Paulo . Thus, the right-back returns to Barça five years after leaving the club culé with which the Brazilian won everything between 2008 and 2016. And for the 20-year-old central defender Eric Garcia , the arrival of Dani Alves can only be beneficial for FC Barcelona . “There is no doubt about his qualities footballing ” “ I've been watching him on TV for many years and now it's special to have him next to us, as it was to play against him in the final of the Games. We all know his character in the dressing room, he is very good for us, and there is no doubt about his footballing qualities, ” Eric Garcia said of Dani Alves during an interview for Sport. Skip back to main navigation