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Dani Alves ‘set for transfer after agreeing to join Pumas for free’ following Barcelona exit

BARCELONA legend Dani Alves will join Mexican club Pumas on a free transfer, according to reports.

The legendary right-back, who has won 43 titles across his career, left Barca this summer following a short return to the club.

Alves has agreed to join Mexican side Pumas
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Alves has agreed to join Mexican side PumasCredit: Getty

Alves re-joined Barca after a spell in Brazil, helping out former team-mate Xavi, who took over the reigns at the cash-strapped Catalan club.

The 38-year-old played on a ONE EURO-A-MONTH contract but featured just 15 times across all competitions.

Alves' best performance back in Barca's famous colours came against then defending LaLiga champions Atletico Madrid.

The full-back scored and assisted in the 4-2 win but also received a red card.

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But it wasn't enough to secure a new contract and according to , Alves has agreed to join Mexican club Pumas.

Alves has already agreed to the move and all that is left is passing a medical and signing on the dotted line.

Despite not staying at the Camp Nou, Alves says he has a "big book of golden stories" to take with him.

On his Barca exit, Alves said: "It's been 23 titles, two trebles, a sextuple, and a big book of golden stories!"

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He added: "It's been more than eight years dedicated to this Club, these colours, and this home.

"However, as with everything in life, the years go by, paths diverge, and the stories are written somewhere else at another time."

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