The Brazilian defender admitted ahead of a Champions League clash with Barcelona that he was unaware of City's presence until Sheikh Mansour arrived
Dani Alves has emerged as a top target for Manchester City, but he has admitted in the past to being unaware of their existence until 2009.
Ahead of a Champions League clash with the Blues in 2014 while on the books at Barcelona, the Brazilian was quizzed on his upcoming opponents.
He conceded that he thought United were the only side in Manchester until Sheikh Mansour arrived at the Etihad Stadium and made the funds available to turn City into a heavyweight outfit.