Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has welcomed news of Daniel Alves' imminent arrival from Barcelona.

The Barca fullback has agreed personal terms with Juve and is expected to join the Bianconeri in the coming days.

Speaking from Italy's training camp, Chiellini declared: "We hope he can play in other finals of the Champions League, but not in Barcelona's shirt.

"For five years now the situation has been changing. Now the path is reversed.

"Before nobody wanted to come to Juventus."