Dani Alves is presented at Barça and dreams of the Cup

Barcelona’s newest reinforcement was unveiled this Wednesday at Camp Nou. In flip flops, Daniel Alves had the presence of some fans at the stadium and mentioned the “indescribable feeling” of returning to the Catalan club.

“Not even in my best dreams had I imagined being here right now. A lot of people say that the first time is unforgettable, but I think the second will be even more”, he told Barça TV.

“And I’m wearing flip flops because a lot of things can change, but not others. It’s the biggest and most special challenge of my career. My strength is when people doubt me”, said Daniel, who has a contract until the end of this season with the possibility of renewal.

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Daniel Alves now sees a chance to be called up by coach Tite to defend the Brazilian team at the World Cup. As the player was unable to be released from La Liga to be entered outside the transfer window, he will only be able to take the field in January 2022.

“You can change your face and face, but your soul and spirit can’t. Of course, in a more mature and intelligent way. I want to go to the 2022 World Cup and everything happens here,” he said.

The full-back will wear the team’s 8 shirt, which was previously worn by Iniesta. “No matter what’s after [da camisa], but what’s inside. I sent a message to Iniesta to ask his permission and show him my respect”, said the athlete.

The president of Barcelona, ​​Joan Laporta, highlighted the strength that Daniel Alves can bring to the team, even if he does not enter the field this year.

“Today is a big day. I must tell you that the management and the coach are very pleased to bring soul to Barça”, said the manager.

The Brazilian’s first visit to the team was between 2008 and 2016. Among the 23 titles he won, there are three Champions League and six Spanish Championships.