Dani Alves

However, ahead of the Joan Gamper trophy clash against Pumas UNAM, it appears Alves has been given a proper goodbye by Barcelona, in front of a packed Camp Nou ...

Alves was handed a piece of silverware by club president Joan Laporta as well, for all his service to the club over the years. But the club opted to let him leave – a move that did not sit well with many of the fans, especially as the player was not given a farewell despite years of service. The club legend had a contract until the end of the 2021/22 season, but Barça had the option to extend his deal at least until the end of the year.

Dani Alves was honoured by Barcelona ahead of the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Pumas UNAM.

And that has been left out at the club." Everything that happens on the field is a reflection of what happens outside. I am eternally grateful to Xavi and the president for bringing me back. "As a cule, I would like Barcelona to do things differently. Barcelona don’t care about the people who made history for the club. "Since I arrived, I made it very clear that I wasn’t any more a 20-year-old guy and that I wanted things to be done head-on, without hiding things.

The player is loved by everyone in Barcelona and could say goodbye at the Gamper.

A video of his best moments at Barcelona and a voice saying: “Thank you for all you have given us during these years. This will always be his home. Over the speakers they announced Alves would get a homage.

Dani Alves was honoured by Barcelona ahead of the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Pumas UNAM.

And that has been left out at the club." Everything that happens on the field is a reflection of what happens outside. I am eternally grateful to Xavi and the president for bringing me back. "As a cule, I would like Barcelona to do things differently. Barcelona don’t care about the people who made history for the club. "Since I arrived, I made it very clear that I wasn’t any more a 20-year-old guy and that I wanted things to be done head-on, without hiding things.