Juventus confirm Dani Alves has terminated his contract just one year after signing from Barcelona — freeing him to join Manchester City

JUVENTUS have confirmed Dani Alves' contract has been terminated.

The free agent is now expected to join Manchester City.

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Alves moved to the Italian giants last summer after eight trophy-laden seasons at the Nou Camp.

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But, despite showing glimpses of his class towards the end of his 12 months in Italy, the 34-year-old struggled to settle.

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It is understood he even tried to engineer a return to Barcelona in January.

Pep Guardiola allowed Pablo Zabaleta and Bacary Sagna to leave the club this summer and is in the market for an experienced right-back.

Alves is one of the most successful footballers in history and was one of the current City boss' first-ever signings in the game.

Guardiola brought him to Barcelona in 2008.