Daniel Alves to Barcelona

MehdiMahdavikia · 1st July 2008, 19:14

First big move of the summer. I believe it's for 29.5 million euro plus some variables and part ownership of David Navarro of Mallorca.

REd FUn DevIl · 1st July 2008, 19:18

There is already millions of threads about this.

Bump the original thread, use the search.

Brwned · 1st July 2008, 19:19

Good signing but it was basically completed weeks ago. He will prove himself to everyone who thinks he can't defend.

Kelvin · 1st July 2008, 20:29

Sevilla have said goodbye to Brazil full-back Daniel Alves ahead of the 25-year-old completing his transfer to Liga rivals Barcelona.

"He is one of the most important players in Sevilla's recent history, and maybe even in the entire history of the club," Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido said.

Alves was a key figure in helping Sevilla to win two UEFA Cups, a Copa Del Rey, a European Super Cup and a Spanish Super Cup in his five-and-a-half seasons with the Andalucians.

Reports have suggested that he will move on a four-year contract for a fee of around 29.5 million euros (£23.3 million), rising to 36 million euros (£28.4 million) depending on appearances and results.

The right-back was due in Barcelona on Tuesday to take a medical before completing the transfer, according to Barcelona's official website.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/010720...ell-alves.html

Raven_Blade · 1st July 2008, 20:34

Barcelona will have gained another fantastic player for their team.

Mad · 2nd July 2008, 07:28

Barcelona have gained another fantastic player for their team.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 2nd July 2008, 07:41

The Best right back in the biz. Good luck to him

cesc's_mullet · 2nd July 2008, 07:45

He'd never have cut it in England.

Look how small/skinny he is, he's got no size on him what so ever.

Floyd · 2nd July 2008, 08:46

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Originally Posted by cesc's_mullet

He'd never have cut it in England.

Look how small/skinny he is, he's got no size on him what so ever.

You're right.

Although whenever I've seen him play (not that often) he looked like he had a bigish frame. Guess my eyes were decieving me.

Alex · 2nd July 2008, 08:48

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Originally Posted by Mad

Barcelona have gained another fantastic player for their team.

I concur

peterstorey · 2nd July 2008, 09:22

Another wannabe winger. Great going forward but can't defend for shit.

rocks13 · 2nd July 2008, 09:32

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

Another wannabe winger. Great going forward but can't defend for shit.

Like Gael Clichy?

peterstorey · 2nd July 2008, 09:36

Clichy is a far better defender but not as good going forward. Alves is more like an extreme version of Ramos, Cichino or Lahm or like his obvious inspiration Carlos.

cesc's_mullet · 2nd July 2008, 09:46

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Originally Posted by rocks13

Like Gael Clichy?

Clichy is rather good at defending.

Most interceptions, and (I think) most tackles/won ratio in the League. And when he does make the occasional mistake he has enough pace to rectify the situation.

Er, good try though.

7even · 2nd July 2008, 09:51

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Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

The Best right back in the biz. Good luck to him

Well Chief, I'm not so sure about that. Dunga and Brazil think that Douglas Maicon is a better choice. Are they totally wrong??

My impression is that Alves is lacking consistency. In team like Seville that's OK. We'll see how he manage to impress in Barca.

rocks13 · 2nd July 2008, 09:51

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Originally Posted by cesc's_mullet

Clichy is rather good at defending.

Most interceptions, and (I think) most tackles/won ratio in the League.

Er, good try though.

Wow, that statistic that you think might be true has changed my mind!!!!

Thanks for that.

cesc's_mullet · 2nd July 2008, 10:13

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Originally Posted by rocks13

Wow, that statistic that you think might be true has changed my mind!!!!

Thanks for that.

Heh.

I read the stat, though I may have got some aspect of it wrong.

Phil · 2nd July 2008, 10:43

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Originally Posted by cesc's_mullet

He'd never have cut it in England.

Look how small/skinny he is, he's got no size on him what so ever.

Whereas the PL's best full backs like Evra, Clichy and (maybe) Cole give Arnie a run for his money.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 2nd July 2008, 10:44

If tiny Gale Clichy can cut it in England os can Alves. Alves is a far better defender than most on here care to admit. People think it's a piece of cake dominating a flank in a league that possesses the most attacking talents in world football.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 2nd July 2008, 10:47

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Originally Posted by 7even

Well Chief, I'm not so sure about that. Dunga and Brazil think that Douglas Maicon is a better choice. Are they totally wrong??

Yes. Playing Maicon ahead of Alves is just like playing Abidal ahead of Evra. Maicon may not be Abidal. But like Abidal he is the better defender as compared to Alves. But as an overall fullback he is vastly inferior to Alves. You will realise this when you get to see Messi and Alves on one flank for Barca.

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Originally Posted by 7even

My impression is that Alves is lacking consistency. In team like Seville that's OK. We'll see how he manage to impress in Barca.

I'm certain you are inaccurate on his consistency. But anyway time will prove who is right

FranklyVulgar · 2nd July 2008, 10:57

Personally having seen alot of Maicon you can't argue that he is also a fantastic full back. Maicon is bigger and stronger and probably faster while being as good on the ball however he is not as technically gifted or as good as an attacking threat (although he is a wonderful attacking fullback) but he is still a great player.

Messi and Alves is a disgustingly frightening thought.

prateik · 2nd July 2008, 11:01

barca have spent 78m euros already this summer

they even signed the FM wonderkid henrique

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 2nd July 2008, 11:51

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Originally Posted by FranklyVulgar

Personally having seen alot of Maicon you can't argue that he is also a fantastic full back..

He is. Alves though is just better. Cause he can defend and going forward he has no equal.

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Originally Posted by FranklyVulgar

Messi and Alves is a disgustingly frightening thought.

Precisely

kiristao · 2nd July 2008, 13:35

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Originally Posted by FranklyVulgar

Messi and Alves is a disgustingly frightening thought.

Spot on...

Cold_Boy · 2nd July 2008, 15:37

Alves is superb.

Just because he is so good going forward and attacking, people have this mis conception that he is a shit defender.He is a decent defender too.

Very very good signing for Barca.

Makki · 2nd July 2008, 15:43

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Originally Posted by 7even

Well Chief, I'm not so sure about that. Dunga and Brazil think that Douglas Maicon is a better choice. Are they totally wrong??

My impression is that Alves is lacking consistency. In team like Seville that's OK. We'll see how he manage to impress in Barca.

Because Brazil don't have centre backs of great quality to cover for Alves when he goes on an offensive run. In United, I'd prefer a full-back with offensive qualities as we have Vidic and Rio who are good enough to cover both positions temporarily.

Name Changed · 2nd July 2008, 19:07

This has been practically a done deal all summer. Loads of threads.

AttackingFlair · 2nd July 2008, 19:12

I think he would cut it in the premiership. He is quite physical, to be fair.

Name Changed · 3rd July 2008, 00:33

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I think he would cut it in the premiership. He is quite physical, to be fair.

He's definitely be able for the premiership.

Lawman · 4th July 2008, 16:02

Why does everyone think you have to be physical to cut it in the prem? Zola, Evra, Irwin, Clichy, Junhinio, Owen are/were all great players in the prem and were not physically the biggest. Then we have players like Djemba x2, Obi Mikel, Amarouso, Baptiste who are all built to kill and who haven't lived up to expectations.

reddevilcanada · 4th July 2008, 16:06

old news, but he's a quality player. Barca will be devastating with Messi and Alves on the right flank, but that could leave them vulnerable on the counter-attacks as Alves is the most attack-minded RB in the game.

reddevilcanada · 4th July 2008, 16:08

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1st July 2008, 19:14	#1 (permalink)
MehdiMahdavikia Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: "He's a rebel and he stands up to Bullies" Posts: 1,062	Daniel Alves to Barcelona First big move of the summer. I believe it's for 29.5 million euro plus some variables and part ownership of David Navarro of Mallorca.

1st July 2008, 20:29	#4 (permalink)
Kelvin First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,673	La Liga - Sevilla bid farewell to Alves Sevilla have said goodbye to Brazil full-back Daniel Alves ahead of the 25-year-old completing his transfer to Liga rivals Barcelona. "He is one of the most important players in Sevilla's recent history, and maybe even in the entire history of the club," Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido said. Alves was a key figure in helping Sevilla to win two UEFA Cups, a Copa Del Rey, a European Super Cup and a Spanish Super Cup in his five-and-a-half seasons with the Andalucians. Reports have suggested that he will move on a four-year contract for a fee of around 29.5 million euros (£23.3 million), rising to 36 million euros (£28.4 million) depending on appearances and results. The right-back was due in Barcelona on Tuesday to take a medical before completing the transfer, according to Barcelona's official website. http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/010720...ell-alves.html

1st July 2008, 19:18	#2 (permalink)
REd FUn DevIl First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: I Love Sugarcult Posts: 12,134	There is already millions of threads about this. Bump the original thread, use the search.

1st July 2008, 19:19	#3 (permalink)
Brwned First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belfast - Antrim Road/Royal Lodge. http://cbrown564.bebo.com Posts: 5,512	Good signing but it was basically completed weeks ago. He will prove himself to everyone who thinks he can't defend.

1st July 2008, 20:34	#5 (permalink)
Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Man Utd Will Never Die! Posts: 17,238	Barcelona will have gained another fantastic player for their team.

2nd July 2008, 07:28	#6 (permalink)
Mad Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Location, Location. Posts: 973	Barcelona have gained another fantastic player for their team.

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Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Thus says Kemo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Football Fanatics Central..Equator branch Posts: 20,145	The Best right back in the biz. Good luck to him

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cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: i gotta do something important so people will respect me… like be a senator… or a wizard Posts: 8,625	He'd never have cut it in England. Look how small/skinny he is, he's got no size on him what so ever.

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peterstorey Winner of the 'Most pompous arrogant pretentious Gooner' title 2004 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Happy those, who can remain at Highbury! Posts: 8,679	Another wannabe winger. Great going forward but can't defend for shit.

2nd July 2008, 09:36	#13 (permalink)
peterstorey Winner of the 'Most pompous arrogant pretentious Gooner' title 2004 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Happy those, who can remain at Highbury! Posts: 8,679	Clichy is a far better defender but not as good going forward. Alves is more like an extreme version of Ramos, Cichino or Lahm or like his obvious inspiration Carlos.

2nd July 2008, 10:44	#19 (permalink)
Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Thus says Kemo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Football Fanatics Central..Equator branch Posts: 20,145	If tiny Gale Clichy can cut it in England os can Alves. Alves is a far better defender than most on here care to admit. People think it's a piece of cake dominating a flank in a league that possesses the most attacking talents in world football.

2nd July 2008, 10:57	#21 (permalink)
FranklyVulgar Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In amoungst the pigs raising hell Posts: 2,159	Personally having seen alot of Maicon you can't argue that he is also a fantastic full back. Maicon is bigger and stronger and probably faster while being as good on the ball however he is not as technically gifted or as good as an attacking threat (although he is a wonderful attacking fullback) but he is still a great player. Messi and Alves is a disgustingly frightening thought.

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prateik Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,780	barca have spent 78m euros already this summer they even signed the FM wonderkid henrique

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Cold_Boy Amit Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: somewhere i hate to live Posts: 9,782	Alves is superb. Just because he is so good going forward and attacking, people have this mis conception that he is a shit defender.He is a decent defender too. Very very good signing for Barca.

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Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 4,518	This has been practically a done deal all summer. Loads of threads.

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AttackingFlair Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Location Location Location ;) Posts: 2,768	I think he would cut it in the premiership. He is quite physical, to be fair.

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Lawman Youth Team Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 432	Why does everyone think you have to be physical to cut it in the prem? Zola, Evra, Irwin, Clichy, Junhinio, Owen are/were all great players in the prem and were not physically the biggest. Then we have players like Djemba x2, Obi Mikel, Amarouso, Baptiste who are all built to kill and who haven't lived up to expectations.

4th July 2008, 16:06	#31 (permalink)
reddevilcanada First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,904	old news, but he's a quality player. Barca will be devastating with Messi and Alves on the right flank, but that could leave them vulnerable on the counter-attacks as Alves is the most attack-minded RB in the game.

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reddevilcanada First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,904	Quote: