Barcelona president discusses renewing Dani Alves’ contract for another six months | Spanish football

president BarcelonaJoan Laporta said he is studying the possibility of renewing the contract of right-back Daniel Alves for another six months. The current contract of the 39-year-old Brazilian is only until the end of the season. The coach emphasized the player’s desire to be in good shape in order to have a chance to go to the World Cup in November.

“We will meet Dani Alves and decide his future. He wants to play in the World Cup. There is a chance to extend it for the next six months. Let’s evaluate it,” Laporta told Catalunya Radio.

Since returning to the club, in January this year, Daniel has played 16 matches Barcelona15 of them were a start, with one goal and four assists.

The full-back initially signed a contract with the team only until June and has always made clear his desire to stay in the squad. Atletico-PR, who almost signed him when he left São Paulo, He monitors the situation and is interested in signing Dani Alves in the second half.

With the confirmation of the vice leadership in the Spanish championship, the Barcelona It ends in 2021/22 next Sunday, 22, at the Camp Nou, against Villarreal.

Daniel Alves has played 16 matches since his return to Barcelona – Photo: Reuters