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PSG Confirm the Signing of Dani Alves on Free Transfer

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the signing of Brazil international defender Dani Alves. Alves negotiated his release from Juventus at the end of June and had been expected to come to the Premier League with Manchester City. But the 34-year-old was approached by PSG last weekend and will instead ply his trade in France's Ligue 1 after signing a two-year deal.

The former Barcelona and Sevilla man, 34, was widely expected to join Manchester City and reunite with coach Pep Guardiola after their time together at Camp Nou but an ESPN FC source has said that PSG offered to double the Premier League club's salary offer.

Paris-based ESPN FC sources revealed that sporting director Antero Henrique and his assistant Maxwell -- Les Parisiens' recently retired former left-back -- worked tirelessly to land Alves and that the latter's friendship with his compatriot played a key role in the deal.

"I'm extremely happy to sign for PSG," Alves said at his unveiling. "In recent years, I have been able to gauge the incredible growth of this club, which has become a European football powerhouse. It's very exciting to now be part of this great project! In all the clubs where I have played, I have always given my best to help my teams achieve as much as possible. Believe me, I am coming to Paris to win. I know the ambitions of my new club and the expectations of its many fans around the world. We're going to share in some great times, I'm certain of that."

Alves was expected in Manchester on Tuesday, so it was a surprise for City when he touched down in France instead and underwent his medical at the American Hospital of Paris in the suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine -- not PSG's usual Pitie-Salpetriere facility -- before penning the contract.

At 34, Alves gives PSG the experience boost they clearly needed after last season's disappointment in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League.

However, Alves also brings a winning mentality with him that will aid Unai Emery's men and boasts seven league (six in La Liga and one in Serie A), six domestic cup (five Copa del Rey and one Coppa Italia), three Champions League and two Europa League titles in a collection of 30 pieces of silverware collected during his career in Europe.

Source: skysports / kwese.espn
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