Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly wants a re-union with Brazilian right-back Dani Alves who he coached during his time at Barcelona reportsThe Sun.The Catalan is desperate to overhaul his defence for next season and will start with the right-back position, which has been a cause of concern for the team.
Pep Guardiola wants Dani Alves reunion at Manchester City as Juventus prepare to bid for AC Milan right-back Mattia¦ https://t.co/pOmvjOBSqn pic.twitter.com/PvwTEvGQiu
Argentinian Pablo Zabaleta and Frenchman Bacary Sagna are players who currently play in the position for the Citizens and despite performing decently, Guardiola is looking for an upgrade in personnel.
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Alves, was one the first signings made by the Spaniard when at Barcelona, bringing him from Sevilla in 2008, with the duo going on to experience a lot of success together. Despite being 33-years-old, Guardiola believes that the Brazilian would bring that winning mentality to the squad, with only Yaya Toure and Claudio Bravo among the current squad to have won the Champions League so far.
Dani Alves (Juve): "I am Culé, a Barcelonista. Regardless of how I was treated there, I know Barca is my home." pic.twitter.com/uXnVTrZjme
Italian side Juventus for their part are ready to let go of the Brazilian as he has struggled to fit in since making the move to Turin last summer. Alves has so far made 19 appearances for the Serie A side in all competitions, scoring three goals while also registering three assists.