Barcelona legend Dani Alves set to be reunited with new manager Xavi after 'agreement in principle' to return

Barcelona legend Dani Alves is set to be reunited with his former teammate and now manager of the Spanish giants, Xavi, after the club "reached an agreement in principle" for him to return.

In a statement released by Barcelona, the club announced that Alves will join the first team for the remainder of the current season.

"The Brazilian will be joining training from next week but will not be able to play until January," Barcelona said, also calling him the "greatest right back in Barca history."