Cruyff happy for Alves to leave

The Brazilian has failed to agree a new contract at the Camp Nou with Chelsea and Manchester City monitoring the situation. City in particular are keen to bring the right back to Eastlands if possible.

Cruyff said: “Barcelona is a sensational team with or without Dani Alves. Is it better to have him with us (Barcelona)? Sure. However, if Manchester City’s offer is for real it may be better to sell him rather than wait for his contract to end and then he will be free to leave.”