Brazilian defender, Dani Alves, who was set to join English club, Manchester City, has in a last minute u-turn, signed for Ligue 1 giants, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), on a free transfer.
The 34 year old Alves, moved from Juventus, having been released from his contract, but surprised many football fans.
He signed a contract that keeps him at PSG until June 2019.
Paris Saint-Germain are proud to announce the signing of @DaniAlvesD2 through June 2019 ?? #BemvindoDaniAlves pic.twitter.com/k3LxOgMTTF
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) July 12, 2017
Manchester City, have been dealt a blow with this transfer..
According to the BBC, Alves, who has signed a two-year deal with the Parisians, opted against joining up with his former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola as City would not match the £230,000 a week he’s set to earn in France.