Dani Alves Keeps World Cup Dream Alive As Defender Sets to Get New Club After Unceremonious Barcelona Exit

• Brazilian defender, Dani Alves is set to join a new club in Mexico on a short-time contract in order to keep his World Cup hopes alive
• The 39-year-old right-back was released from his Barcelona contract at the end of last season after re-joining the Catalan giants
• Dani Alves is hoping to make the Brazilian squad to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and wants to keep playing until the mundial

Brazilian defender, Dani Alves is set to join Mexican club, Pumas as a free agent after leaving Barcelona following the expiration of his short-term contract.

The 39-year-old defender at hit out at the Catalan giants after he was released unceremoniously last season but is now focused on moving forward with his career.

According to the Daily Mirror, Alves will join Pumas on a short-term deal to allow him to play regular football ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.

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The former PSG and Juventus defender is set to earn a massive $100k per game for each appearance he makes for the club.

Pumas will have to take out new sponsorship deals in order to cover the deal for the Brazilian defender who has since revealed he is not signing the deal for the money.

Dani Alves could play against Barcelona

Meanwhile, Dani Alves could face his former employers in Barcelona once he completes his move to Mexican club Pumas this summer.

According to Barca Universal, Pumas is set to face Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy match on August 7th and Dani Alves could feature in the game against his former team.

The 39-year-old remains football’s most decorated player in history after winning multiple trophies including the UEFA Champions League, Serie A, Ligue 1, and La Liga titles throughout the duration of his career.

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Dani Alves: Veteran defender blasts Barcelona officials

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Dani Alves has launched a scathing attack on Barcelona officials for poor communication surrounding his contract situation at the club.

Alves feels like the club does not value the club's legends like himself. He has been at Barcelona over two spells but is now a free agent after the club decided against renewing his contract.

The Brazilian was brought in as a stop-gap player for Xavi Hernandez last year and he went on to make 17 appearances in the La Liga.