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Dani Alves unsure if City boss Pep Guardiola understands PSG choice

Dani Alves says he has spoken with Pep Guardiola about his decision to join Paris Saint-Germain but does not know if the Manchester City coach understands his reasons yet.

Alves, 34, joined PSG on a two-year contract on Wednesday despite having been widely expected to reunite with his former Barcelona boss Guardiola at City.

According to an ESPN source, PSG doubled the salary that was on offer to the Brazil international from City and Guardiola was "furious" about the U-turn.

"Yes, we have spoken," Alves told L'Equipe. "Well, actually, it was me who did most of the talking.