Xavi Hernández dedicated emotional words to Dani Alves: “You are an example”

Dani Alves confirmed his departure from Barcelona last Wednesday with an emotional post on his official Instagram account. The winger returned to the Barça team in the middle of this season after the approval of Xavi Hernández who took over the technical direction.

The Brazilian soccer player dedicated some lines to the people who asked for his return. “Many more years passed until football and life, which, as always, are very grateful to those who respect them, decided to give me the opportunity to come back here to say goodbye”, He mentioned on his social networks.

Among the comments, the culé coach filled his ex-pupil with praise. “You are an example in any sense of the word. Thanks for everything, friend”he wrote before the reactions of thousands of fans.

Xavi Hernández, during his time as a player, shared a dressing room with Dani Alves in the Blaugrana cast from 2008 to 2016. Barcelona won three editions of the UEFA Champions League during those years of glory.

Dani Alves wished the Barcelona squad success

“I would also like to thank all the staff for the opportunity they gave me to return to this Club and to be able to wear that wonderful shirt again, you don’t know how happy I am. I hope they don’t miss my craziness and my daily happiness “he stated on social media.

Of course, like any good Barcelona fan, the ‘Scratch’ player did not hesitate to leave his best vibes for what is to come in the project led by his friend and former teammate Xavi. “I hope also those who, if they remain, change the history of that beautiful club, I wish it from my heart”.

Dani Alves leaves Barcelona with 23 trophies among which stand out “two triplets, a sextet and a great written golden book”. “A very nice cycle closes and another more challenging one opens”mentioned the athlete.

To close, the Brazilian clarified that, despite his age, he has energy to offer more in this sport: “May the world never forget: a lion, even if he is 39 years old, is still a good crazy (good crazy) lion,” he said. And, to say goodbye to the azulgranas, he launched a “forever, Visca to Barça”sentenced.