Dani Alves and the Italian Giants

Brazilian star, Dani Alves, has signed with Juventes of Italy on a two year contract. Alves had one more year with Barcelona, but the Spanish Premier team allowed him to transfer early.

Alves spent eight seasons with Barcelona and achieved much success during his time in the Spanish Premier League. Alves sought a change of scenery because he thought that life in the Nou Camp was "too easy" (ESPN).

Alves stated that, "I want to win in Europe and in Italy; I have won a lot of trophies with Barcelona, but the time has come to enjoy Italy and to try to bring Juventus back to the European top" (ESPN).

Alves won six La Liga titles, three Champions League, and 23 honors with Barcelona. He also has made the second highest amount of appearances with Barcelona for a foreign player; but he now he seeks more adventure and new challenges. Alves believes that to improve, he must expose himself to a different environment. Despite this, he avows to return to Barcelona one day.