Dani Alves to Juventus: Latest Transfer Details, Reaction and More

Dani Alves has completed his transfer from Barcelona to Juventus, it was confirmed on Monday, June 27.

Juventus revealed the switch had been finalised, per the club's official website, with the Brazil international full-back penning a two-year contract with an option for a third year with the Serie A side.  

The move brings to an end an incredible eight-year spell with Barcelona for Alves, having joined the club from Sevilla in 2008.

Here is a look at the astonishing amount of titles the 33-year-old lifted during his time at the Camp Nou:

Competition	Wins	Seasons
Champions League	3	2008–09, 2010–11, 2014–15
La Liga	6	2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015-16
Copa del Rey	4	2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16
European Super Cup	3	2009, 2011, 2015
Spanish Super Cup	4	2009, 2010, 2011, 2013
World Club Cup	3	2009, 2011, 2015

The defender may be a little past his best now, but when he was at full tilt in the iconic Blaugrana jersey, there were few more devastating forces in the world game.

Deployed at right-back by former manager Pep Guardiola, Alves’ blistering surges on the flank gave Barcelona a dangerous attacking outlet. His energy and intelligence in those forays also stretched the pitch laterally, allowing space for cerebral talents like Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta and Xavi to work their magic.

Alves also enjoyed an incredible relationship with Lionel Messi, who benefited so much from having the Brazilian tearing down the right-hand side so willingly, drawing opponents and affording him time on the ball.

The full-back always seemed capable of finding his team-mate in dangerous areas, as these figures from OptaJose illustrate emphatically:

There was some speculation about Alves leaving Barcelona last summer for Manchester United or Liverpool before he signed a new two-year deal at the club, per BBC Sport. But now the player clearly feels the time is right to embark on a new challenge, and Juventus will certainly feed that competitive edge.

Here is a look at what Alves will bring to the right flank in Turin:

While they are the dominant force in Italian football—having clinched their fifth title in a row in the 2015-16 season—manager Massimiliano Allegri will want his team to become regular challengers on the European stage. Having won the UEFA Champions League on three occasions, Alves knows what’s required to get over the line in that particular competition.

Aside from being a thoroughbred winner, the veteran always seems to have been a popular character with team-mates. It’s an energy that will prevent the Juventus dressing room from getting stale, something which can hamper sides that have enjoyed a run of success as they have.

Indeed, Bleacher Report’s Gianni Verschueren thinks Alves will be a difficult man to replace for Barcelona:

Of that there’s little doubt. Not only is he still a hugely effective full-back, Alves has also been a mainstay of the side during arguably the finest era in the club’s history.

He’s a presence that’ll be missed both behind the scenes and on the pitch; finding a full-back who can have an impact close to what Alves did last term will be a huge challenge.

That’s because he’s a unique footballer who blends so many tremendous attributes, even in the twilight of his playing days. Juventus will now be the beneficiaries of those talents and will provide a platform for one of the modern game’s great names to add another stellar chapter to what has been a magnificent career so far.