Brazilian right-back Dani Alves has announced that he will leave French champions Paris Saint-Germain after two seasons. The 36-year-old full-back had joined PSG from Serie A champions Juventus in 2017 and went on to score 8 goals in 73 appearances for the French giants. Alves is still a key player in the Brazilian national team despite his age and he even scored a goal in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Peru at the Copa America.
"Today I close another cycle in my life, a cycle of victory, learning and experiences," Alves said on Instagram, announcing the end of his spell at Parc des Princes. "It was two years of resilience and continuous reinventing to fulfill my mission, but in life everything has a beginning, a middle and an end and now the time has come to put that final point here. I apologize if at any point I was not up to the pitch, I apologize if at some point I made a mistake, just tried to give my best."
In France, Alves won two Ligue 1 titles, the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue, but he was unable to lead PSG to their much-desired triumph in the UEFA Champions League. The Brazilian had won a Serie A title with Juventus after a terrific spell at Barcelona, where he bagged six LaLiga titles and three Champions League crowns. Juventus released him after just one season, allowing PSG to sign him on a free transfer.
"Thanks to all the companions for the moments lived, the laughter together, the boredom that your lazy spirits have put me through," Alves added. "If you ever remember me, be like the good crazy of each day, with a beautiful smile on your face, with a pure energy of soul, as a professional worker and committed to the goals, as someone who just wanted you to be better each day and who tried to make them understand the true meaning of the word team. A big hug to all and hope you do not miss my crazy things."
Dani Alves and the Brazilian national team are 11/10 at Bet365 to win the Copa America.
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