BARCELONA -- There were many important events at Barcelona throughout 2021. One of them was when the club lost Lionel Messi.

The two sides failed to reach an agreement to continue cooperation. El Barca defender, Dani Alves asked to comment on this situation again. He admits that such a fact is difficult for them.

La Pulga left when the Blaugrana experienced a complicated situation. The Catalan giant's economy is weakening. Even so with the quality of the owner of this Estadio Camp Nou.

"I was against his departure because he is a living legend of Barcelona. Unfortunately, things didn't go the way we wanted. But I hope that one day he will come back, and we can play together again," Alves said, quoted by Marca, Friday (31/12). ).

The Brazilian footballer also responded to the return of Joan Laporta as Barca president. Obviously, he welcomes it. The Blaugrana are in progress.

The Catalan giant is trying to get out of a complicated situation. Together with Laporta, Alves is optimistic, they will rise. So that it can return to its natural habitat as a club that challenges the title race in all competitions.

"With his return, stability will be created again. We are happy that he is together," said the figure who has also played for Paris Saint and Juventus.

But he stressed, the target to resurrect Barcelona from a dark period, not the role of the president alone. They have to work together. So that any burden can feel light.

"For that, we need stability and solidarity," said Alves.

This 38-year-old footballer is enthusiastic about welcoming January 2022. He will soon make his second debut with Barca in an official party.

Alves has costumed the Blaugarana for eight seasons in the first period. To be precise, from 2008 to 2019. In that time span, he appeared in 391 matches in various competitions, and scored 21 goals.

He achieved everything in the Barcelona shirt. Some of them, six Spanish La Liga titles, and three Champions League crowns.