We knew this one was close, but now Juventus have finally confirmed the signing of Dani Alves.
The Brazilian announced towards the end of last season that he’d be leaving Barcelona and has signed a two-year deal with the Italian champions.
UFFICIALE – @DaniAlvesD2 è bianconero! https://t.co/U82CsKAyIY #BemVindoDani pic.twitter.com/1Uxq8fjdnz
— JuventusFC (@juventusfc) June 27, 2016
So, with one right back out of the door, many are expecting Barca to replace Alves with a new signing.
Although the Catalan club’s Sporting Director, Robert Fernandez, played down a move for Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin a few weeks back, it’s not stopped many from speculating that a move back to Spain is on the cards for the 21-year-old:
https://twitter.com/coreyevans_/status/747447342983487489
https://twitter.com/YemiHKN/status/747451797992804352
https://twitter.com/GetMatipped/status/747448923824984066
Hector Bellerín could possibly be the replacement right back of Barcelona since Dani Alves is going to Juventus
— mark (@notmarktaleon) June 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/Dredda_/status/747426311984058368
Dani Alves is really going to Juve? Damn, bye-bye Bellerin
— MNyama Yagami ✍🏾 (@BrokeHomieNox) June 27, 2016
Dani Alves is leaving Barca, Bellerin boy is with Spanish Squad, not good..
— Name cannot be blank (@gokulramanathan) June 27, 2016
But don’t worry, Gooners. As we all know, when the directors of a Spanish club rule out a move for a player, they *always* stick to their word. Sort of.
Expect to see this rumour doing the rounds for as long as the summer transfer window remains open… unless is actually happens, that is.
