14/07/2025
🎙️Dani Alves 🇧🇷: "In 2008, when Barcelona called me, I felt as if the sky had fallen into my hands. Barcelona cared about me. At that time, I did not hesitate for a second. I hung up and packed my bags because playing here was an honor that could not be refused, and it was a seat for legends only. But today, some players dare to refuse the offer. Others come as if they are doing the club a favor, and some wear the shirt and then betray the values. Where is the prestige? It must be understood that Barcelona is not an ordinary club. It is a temple of beautiful football. If I were a sporting director, I would not beg any player who hesitates for a second. He will never come. Whoever betrays the shirt will not be given a second chance, even if he comes on his knees. My message to the new leadership: Stop chasing big names. Look for players who breathe the colors of Barcelona. Restore the lost prestige, because the shirt is too heavy for those who do not deserve it to carry. In our time, we considered ourselves lucky just to touch the grass of Camp Nou, but today, some consider it an ordinary job. This slogan ruined my life. It made me reject offers worth millions in order to stay here. Today, some run away from it after one season, and some want to impose conditions from Come on, Barcelona is bigger than everyone, so either respect history or go and play somewhere else."
