In 2008, Dani Alves’ arrival at Barcelona from Spanish rivals Sevilla was met with huge excitement – he became one of the most expensive defenders at the time – and he didn’t disappoint.
The stylish Brazilian full-back made a shock return to the Catalans earlier this season under the stewardship of former team-mate Xavi Hernandez, but he’ll do well to come anywhere near the level of performances he delivered in his first trophy-packed eight-year spell at the club.
The Brazil international racked up 23 trophies – six La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns, most notably – as he cemented himself as a key part in Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering machine.
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