Veteran full-back Dani Alves spent the second half of last season back with Barcelona and showed that he can still deliver stellar performances at the age of 39. However, Barca released him when his contract expired, leaving him to find a new club. And his new club is Mexican top-flight side Pumas UNAM!ESPN Mexico reported on Thursday that Pumas and Alves agreed to a one-year deal, with an option for an additional year. The club itself posted a teasing video where their mascot says that they’re “waiting for Alves”.##NAJAVA_MECA_6520447##The 39-year-old, who is football’s most decorated male player thanks to his astonishing total of 44 titles, will look to revive a Pumas side that haven’t won a league championship since 2011. Along with his illustrious tenures with Brazil and Barcelona, he has also had club stints with Sevilla, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain.Traditionally seen as one of the four biggest clubs in Mexican Liga MX, Pumas have been criticized in recent seasons for not spending enough on new players and relying on a roster with little depth. With Alves in the squad as the sixth and most prominent acquisition of the transfer window, the club’s ownership appear to be making more of an effort to add more options to manager Andres Lillini’s setup.🎙️ “Dani Alves, we’re waiting for you!” 🇲🇽 Dani Alves will sign a one-year deal with Mexican side Pumas MX. (🎥 @PUMASMX) pic.twitter.com/EGc6vWh1j4— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 22, 2022 The high-profile addition of Dani Alves is sure to spark renewed interest from fans and media alike.
