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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Wolverine GTR" data-source="post: 21879347" data-attributes="member: 158020">Juventus confirm Dani Alves exit as Man City move looms <img src="http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/GOAL/e2/e2/dani-alves-juventus-2017_iaqibhj5yij81oswex8yc9kbz.jpg?t=-249737805&w=620&h=430" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Juventus have released Dani Alves, freeing the Brazilian full-back to complete his anticipated switch to Manchester City. The 34-year-old moved to Turin in similar circumstances 12 months ago, cutting ties with Barcelona after eight glittering seasons at Camp Nou. Alves won Serie A and the Coppa Italia in a year at Juventus Stadium, but he could not add the Champions League crown as Juve were thrashed 4-1 by a Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired Real Madrid in Cardiff. Alves is expected to face competition at right-back from another new signing, with Tottenham's Kyle Walker reportedly top of Pep Guardiola's wishlist, while Benjamin Mendy of Monaco is expected to be drafted in at left-back.Full-backs Pablo Zabaleta, Gael Clichy and Bacary Sagna were all released in an end-of-season clear out at the Etihad Stadium. City have already splashed out for Monaco playmaker Bernardo Silva and Benfica goalkeeper Ederson as Guardiola plots a response to his first trophyless campaign as a manager.</blockquote>

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