Many people around soccer refer to Barcelona defender Dani Alves as the best right back in the world. Today, the Brazilian with the lofty title inked a deal to remain with Barcelona through 2015.
Brazil full-back Alves, 27, has been in discussions over a deal for some time as his current agreement was set to expire at the end of next season.
Manchester City have been repeatedly linked with the player, and Johan Cruyff gave credence to the rumours in January when he said it may be in Barca's best interests to allow Alves to move on to Eastlands.
However, a statement on the club's official website on Tuesday read: "FC Barcelona is pleased to announce an agreement with Dani Alves to extend his contract with the club for another three seasons, until June 30, 2015.
"The document will be signed on Wednesday at around 19.00. There will then be a photograph session open to the media by the doors to the FC Barcelona offices. "
Club president Sandro Rosell wrote on Twitter: "Very good news for Barca. Dani Alves has renewed his contract."
Alves joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2008.
You can see him in action on GolTV on weekends with Ray Hudson on the mic and also in the Champions League, quarterfinal games begin on April 5. Barcelona meets Shakhtar Donetsk (a Russian club that has made a Cinderella run so far) on April 6 in the first leg.
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