Alves explains decision to leave Barcelona

Dani Alves has explained why he has decided to call time on his successful spell at Barcelona, with the righ-back headed for Juventus this summer. 

"I believe players need to leave their comfort zone and, for that reason, I have left a comfortable position. Barcelona is an incredible club, but I was too comfortable there, and in my case, this means that something isn't right, " the Brazilian explained.

Alves confessed that he needed new challenges and that Serie A was very appealing for him. 

"Challenges motivate me, and I want to fight to make history somewhere else. I hope things turn out just as well for me but just at a different club, " he added.

It is believed the Brazilian's move to Juventus will be confirmed within the next few days.