DANI ALVES will fly in for his Manchester City medical early next week and go straight into pre-season training.

The former Barcelona full-back, 34, has agreed a two-year deal at the Etihad which will reunite him with boss Pep Guardiola after a short spell with Italian champions Juventus.

6 Dani Alves is set to become a Manchester City player next week Credit: Getty Images

6 The right-back is available on a free transfer after leaving Juventus Credit: PA:Press Association

The completion of the move was put on hold to allow Brazilian Alves to attend the wedding of pal Lionel Messi and have a holiday.

City report back on Monday and begin a tour of America a week later.

Alves spent four years working alongside Guardiola at Barcelona and the pair enjoyed plenty of success together.

The veteran won three La Ligas and two Champions Leagues under the Spaniard’s guidance.

And Alves has been unable to resist the lure of working with Guardiola for the second time in his career.

City have already made two signings in playmaker Bernardo Silva and goalkeeper Ederson.

6 The chance to work with Pep Guardiola was too good to turn down Credit: AP:Associated Press

6 The pair won plenty of trophies together at Barcelona Credit: Getty Images

But Alves’ arrival is expected to herald a new wave of faces, with reports in Chile claiming Alexis Sanchez has decided to leave Arsenal for the Etihad.

Talks are still ongoing for Tottenham ace Kyle Walker, while Monaco favourite Benjamin Mendy is set to arrive to strengthen the left-back position.

6 Kyle Walker is still expected to join from Tottenham Credit: Reuters