Dani Alves returns to football. At the end of last year, news broke that the former Barcelona player had bought a club in Portugal, and in recent hours it has become official
The Brazilian has posed with the shirt of his new team and the number 13 on his back. The former player has become co-owner ofSporting Clube Sao Joao de Ver, a club that plays in the third tier of football in Portugal“Today begins a new page in the history of Clube Desportivo de Sao Joao de Ver. A page written with ambition, identity and vision for the future,” begins the statement from the Portuguese club to announce that Dani Alves will be its new co-owner
Years after the former Barcelona player was involved in legal problems that even led him to prison, although he was later acquitted by the High Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC), Alves returns to football but now it seems that it will be off the field
Although when the news broke on December 22, 2025, there was a possibility that Dani Alves would be part of the squad for six months, it seems that the Brazilian will be involved in the sporting decisions of the club and with a long-term growth vision
“This union symbolizes more than a structural change. It represents the meeting of the experience of those who conquered the world and the soul of a club that never stopped believing. Dani Alves brings a global vision, winning mentality and ambition. Sao Joao de Ver offers identity, community and a history built with effort and truth. Together, we turn what is already great into a bigger, sustainable and inspiring project,” said the official announcement from the Portuguese club.
Official statement from Sporting Clube São João de Ver
Today marks a new page in the history of Clube Desportivo de São João de Ver. A page written with ambition, identity and vision for the future.In a moment that will be etched in the club’s memory, we officially announce the entry of Daniel Alves as co-owner of SC São João de Ver’s SAD. A name that carries one of the most victorious careers in world football now crosses with a club with deep roots, made of hard work, resilience and passion. Two distinct stories that come together with a common purpose: to transform potential into greatness.This union symbolises more than just a structural change. It represents the meeting of the experience of those who conquered the world and the soul of a club that never stopped believing. Dani Alves brings a global vision, winning mentality and ambition. São João de Ver offers identity, community and a history built with effort and truth. Together, we make what is already great into a bigger, sustainable and inspiring project.This is a turning point that reinforces confidence in the project, in the people who build it on a daily basis and in the values that have always defined the club. It is a clear commitment to sustained growth, to value your history and to build a solid, responsible and passionate future.Here, the past inspires. The present comes together. And the future is built with courage, hard work and vision.Today, San João de Ver believes even more. It continues with the same soul, the same dedication and renewed ambition to take the club’s name further, honouring its origins and writing, side by side, a story that seeks to leave a legacy.
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