Barcelona right-back has a signed a two year contract extension with an option of a one year renewal ending speculation of a possible move to Manchester united.
There have been speculations linking the 32 years old Brazilian international to premier league, Manchester United or Liverpool FC.
Alves who featured in his side 3 – 1 UEFA champions league triumph over Juventus has spent seven years with the Spanish giant.
Barcelona, under a transfer embargo, would have been unable to replace him until January.
