Danil Alves: It would cost Barca dearly to replace me

Barcelona full-back Dani Alves reveals that he wants to feel valued at Camp Nou before he signs a new deal.

The Brazilian is not entirely satisfied with the club’s efforts regarding his contract extension.

“I don’t feel the club have bent over backwards to renew my contract – it’s a feeling I have,” Alves told Sport.

“I just want an agreement to be reached now, or within a few days. I don’t like the fact there have been so many rumours – I’m as committed to this project as anyone in the squad.

“I won’t be a hypocrite – if the club want to replace me it could cost them dear. What Dani wants is for the club to value him depending on his importance and influence within the squad. If they do that, I’ll be delighted and if not, thanks for these years.”

Nevertheless, Alves says he is fully committed to team’s cause.

“I will break my back for this team, even if I don’t renew,” he said. “It’s a dream to form part of this dressing room and whatever is said, written or protested, my name is already written in the history of this club.”