The defender has decided to join the Ligue 1 club instead of Pep Guardiola’s side, but is ready to accept whatever criticism is aimed at him

Brazilian defender Dani Alves posted a revealing message on Instagram, admitting that he is ‘prepared to face without fear the consequences of decisions’.

The 34-year-old was initially set to join Manchester City from Juventus, but a last-minute decision has seen him turn his back on Pep Guardiola and choose PSG instead.

Alves to join PSG

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Alves had agreed terms with City after being released by the Serie A champions, but has now decided to move to Paris to join the Ligue 1 giants.

Following the U-turn, Alves shared a photo on his social media account, seemingly indicating how he feels about rejecting City for PSG.

The caption read: “Humans are challenged. Prepare to face without fear the consequences of your decisions, they will come filled with difficulties, but your confidence and your daily hard work will support you. I am prepared for life since I was a boy, in my heart I have love and passion, in my soul an insatiable thirst to be a champion!”

PSG are due to hold a press conference on Wednesday when they will officially announce the signature of Alves.