DANI ALVES has reportedly agreed a sensational deal to return to Barcelona as the 38-year-old veteran will be Xavi's first signing as boss at Camp Nou.
According to Spanish outlet Sport, Barcelona are currently finalising a move for the right-back.
And in a boost for cash-strapped Barca Alves will arrive on a free transfer after leaving Sao Paolo in September and play for ONE EURO-A-WEEK.
Barca bigwigs have one more meeting scheduled with Alves and his team before an official announcement can be made.
But there are not thought to be any stumbling blocks with the move soon to be made official.
Reports yesterday suggested a move could be blocked as La Liga chiefs refused to believe his one-euro wages.
Now though in a U-turn the move is set to go through.
Xavi is desperate for a revamp to his struggling squad but is set to have limited funds with the club in mounds of debt.
However the free signing of Xavi's former team-mate appears to be a shrewd piece of business.