Brazilian Dani Alves returns to Xavi's Barcelona at 38 for remainder of the season

Barcelona said in a statement that Dani Alves would be reunited with former team mate and newly appointed manager Xavi Hernandez when he joins the squad next week.

Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign free agent Dani Alves, with the Brazilian right back set to rejoin the team for the rest of the season, the Spanish LaLiga club said on Friday. Back in DA house! pic.twitter.com/qicb8RRc1h

Barca said in a statement the 38-year-old would be reunited with former team mate and newly appointed manager Xavi Hernandez when he joins the squad next week, but will not be able to play until January.