Offers keep coming in
No need to put up a sign that says 'Help Wanted' or 'Vacancies' because it seems that the imminent departure of Dani Alves from Barcelona has led players from around the world, including Gregory Van der Wiel and Rafinha, to offer themselves as possible substitutes for the club.
The first mentioned is a defender for PSG. He is 28 years old and his contract ends in July. Yes, he could come to Barcelona for free, as long as it is a signing that interests Luis Enrique. The Dutchman has not enjoyed many minutes in the last season as he has played only 27 games (only 17 in Ligue 1) in 2,202 minutes. Aurier and Marquinhos have been more important for Blanc.
On the other hand, the Bayern Munich player was also not essential for Guardiola, as he only played in 34 games with a total of 2,184 minutes. One condition that could go against the Brazilian is his age: 30 years old. A fact that would not please Barcelona, because according to the Spanish press, they are looking for a young replacement. His contract ends in June 2017.
The departure of Dani Alves
"Alves could renew, but if he has to go to another place, he will go. Sometimes stages end," his agent had declared a few days ago. Well, Giuseppe Marotta, sports director of Juventus, declared that negotiations with the Brazilian are very advanced.
"I can confirm that negotiations with the player are going very well and we are pleased with it," he said. It is estimated that the defender earns 7 million euros per month and those in Turin would improve that offer significantly, something that the Bartomeu board was not willing to do. The former Sevilla player arrived at the Spanish club in the 2008-09 season for 35.5 million euros.
Defending the Barcelona jersey, the defender has played a total of 388 games in 28,485 minutes and scored 21 goals. In addition, he has won 25 titles with the 'azulgrana', including six La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues. In his first year, he won the treble.
This was the controversy of Dani Alves before training