Dani Alves Completes PSG Transfer After Juventus Exit

Dani Alves officially joined Paris Saint-Germain from Juventus on Wednesday after leaving the Italian giants earlier in the summer.

The club confirmed the capture of the Brazilian via their official Twitter account: 

Alves spent just one year in Turin after joining the Bianconeri from Barcelona, where he made almost 400 appearances, on a free transfer in 2016.

The 34-year-old struggled for form and fitness during the first half of the season with Juventus and was even dubbed "unwatchable" by Bleacher Report writer Adam Digby, who took particular issue with the player's conduct:

Football journalist David Amoyal also noted Alves' initially lacklustre form in Italy, but he improved significantly in the latter stages of the season, particularly in the UEFA Champions League:

Indeed, he played a key role in getting Juve to the final, with some excellent performances against former club Barca and AS Monaco in the quarter- and semi-finals, respectively.

Alves has spent the last decade establishing himself as the best right-back on the planet, and when playing as he did in those games, he's still unmatched.

He is particularly known for his marauding runs forward, but he doesn't just overlap, he participates in attacking moves and acts as a playmaker from the right.

He showcased his ability to contribute going forward as he racked up six goals and seven assists in all competitions. According to Squawka, in 31 Serie A and Champions League matches, he also created 64 chances and completed 30 take-ons.

Despite being largely known for his attacking talents, Alves also possesses a tireless work rate, and he's much better defensively than he's typically given credit for. He wouldn't have been given a place in Juventus' robust and organised back line otherwise.

Per Squawka, he also made 52 successful tackles and 48 interceptions.

Alves will bring much to PSG beyond his abilities on the pitch, such as his unrivalled desire to succeed.

Squawka Football made note of the staggering amount of silverware he had won during his career when he lifted the Coppa Italia in May:

That was soon followed by his 33rd trophy, when he helped Juventus to the Serie A title.

His winning mentality and love of the game are infectious, so he should have a positive effect on his new team-mates, even if some aspects of his approach aren't to everyone's tastes or go beyond the lines of sportsmanship.

Despite his age, Alves can still be an excellent player for PSG, who have not only boosted their chances of winning major European silverware next season but also injected a much-needed element of fun into their side.