Dani Alves will start to know how to say goodbye to the club from the capital of Catalonia.

The Brazilian international defender of FC Barcelona announced on Wednesday his departure from the club, which he had nevertheless found in January after a break of five years, and where he played a total of 408 games.

"Today, it's time to say goodbye", writes the right side on Instagram, evoking these "more than 8 years dedicated to this club, to these colors, to this house...".

"But like everything in life, the years go by, the paths separate", continues in this message the player, still a starter with Brazil for a friendly against Japan on June 6.

However, he does not mention a possible retirement.

“Forever long live Barça!

“, he concludes.

An avalanche of titles

At 39, he is the most successful player in the history of football, with 43 titles gleaned during his career, the latest being a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

Under the jerseys of Sevilla, Barça, Juventus Turin and PSG, he also won three Champions Leagues, two UEFA Cups, six Ligas, four King's Cups, two French championships and one European championship. 'Italy.

Dani Alves took over the Catalan shirt in January after five years between Juventus, PSG and Brazilian club Sao Paulo.

He has since become the oldest player in FC Barcelona history to play in a La Liga game, a record previously held by goalkeeper José Manuel Pinto.

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