Juventus defender linked with Guardiola reunion at Man City
The Brazilian has failed to become a regular starter at the J Stadium this season, prompting the Manchester Evening News to link him to his former Coach at Barcelona, Pep Guardiola.
Alves himself is alleged to have tried to force a return to his former club, only to be rejected. He’s started only ten Serie A games this season, scoring once. The Brazilian got back on the scoresheet in midweek, netting against Porto as the Bianconeri beat the Dragons 2-0 in their Champions League Round of 16 opening leg.
Reports indicate that the 33-year-old is up for moving to the Premier League, where City are looking to revamp an ageing defence which appears unsuited to the possession style the Coach requires.
Pablo Zabaleta, Bacary Sagna, Gael Clichy and Aleksandr Kolarov are all above 30, but it’s hard to see how a 33-year-old would be the solution.
The Sun (via the MEN) also write that the Brazilian’s wage demands are high, and that the Citizens want young players.
Ilbianconero.com had written recently that Arab, Americans and Chinese clubs were willing to add Dani Alves to the list of European-based professionals who have moved elsewhere for big sums.
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