Dani Alves wants to 'be part of the great history of Juventus' and contribute to their 'collective dream, the Champions League'.
The Brazilian was signed officially yesterday, joining from Barcelona on a free transfer, and he presented himself to the Press today.
“It's a real honour to be here and to join this team,” said Alves. “I chose Juve because I love to dream, and I love to dream with great teams and great players.
Dani Alves wants to 'be part of the great history of Juventus' and contribute to their 'collective dream, the Champions League'.
The Brazilian was signed officially yesterday, joining from Barcelona on a free transfer, and he presented himself to the Press today.
“It's a real honour to be here and to join this team,” said Alves. “I chose Juve because I love to dream, and I love to dream with great teams and great players.
“I think Juve have a great dream, which I want to share and help accomplish. I know Juve haven't won a Champions League in a long time and that they want to win it again as soon as possible.
“They've been the leaders in Italy for very long and they want to triumph in Europe too. They have some very important players and a great history. I like teams like that and I want to be part of that history.
“I think this will be a really interesting experience, what with living in a different country and discovering a new type of football that I don't know. That's why I chose this adventure.
“I want to share my dream with all of you and I want to reach the common objective.”
The Brazilian was then asked what shirt number he had chosen for himself.
“I chose #23, after LeBron James, who is a player who doesn't rest on his laurels but always reinvents himself, always finds new records to be beaten.
“It's a number that makes me feel the same thing, as I come to a new country and a new team and have to reinvent myself.”
Picture from Juventus.com