Alves agrees new Barca deal

Alves agrees new Barca deal

Published Mar. 22, 2011 7:46 p.m. ET

Dani Alves has agreed a three-year contract extension with Barcelona, ending months of speculation over the Brazil full-back's future.

The new deal, which will keep the 27-year-old with the reigning Spanish champions until June 30 2015, will be officially signed on Wednesday.

The Brazil international joined Barca from Sevilla in a 29.5million euro deal in 2008 and has since gone on to become an integral part of Pep Guardiola's side.

Speculation over Alves' future had been rife amid apparent interest from a host of top European clubs - with Manchester City reportedly tracking his availability - and Tuesday's announcement should finally quieten the rumour mill.

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Alves is currently with the Brazil squad ahead of this weekend's international friendly against Scotland in London.

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