Brazil international and Juventus full-back Dani Alves has joined the French club, Paris Saint-Germain, on a free transfer.
Alves signed a two-year deal after opting against joining up with his former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
City were prepared to give the 34-year-old a two-year contract, but could not match the ÂŁ230,000 a week it is understood he will receive in France.
Alves was a free agent after Juventus released him from his contract early following one season in Italy, in which he helped them to the Serie A and Coppa Italia double.
PSG announced his arrival with a video of the player printing his name and number on a shirt.
Paris Saint-Germain are proud to announce the signing of @DaniAlvesD2 through June 2019 🇧🇷 #BemvindoDaniAlves pic.twitter.com/k3LxOgMTTF
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) July 12, 2017
“Believe me, I am coming to Paris to win,” said Alves, who is the 30th Brazilian to play for the Ligue 1 club.
“In recent years, I have been able to gauge the incredible growth of this club, which has become a European football powerhouse. It’s very exciting to now be part of this great project.”
🎙 Nasser Al Khelaïfi : "Thank you to @DaniAlvesD2 for joining our project." #PSGlive pic.twitter.com/B0G3dx9v7n
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) July 12, 2017
