Dani Alves Named Co-Owner of Portuguese Third-Division Club São João de Ver

Overview

• The club confirmed on social media that Alves has joined its Sociedade Anónima Desportiva as a co-owner.
• MaisFutebol reported he acquired 50% of the SAD now, with an agreement to buy the remaining stake later, a detail not specified in the club’s announcement.
• Coverage in Portugal says he is considering a short playing return in early 2026, while also evaluating a future move into coaching.
• Alves has not played professionally since January 2023 and was released from custody in March 2025 after a higher court annulled his rape conviction.
• The appellate ruling cited evidentiary and procedural flaws in the first-instance judgment, and the accuser’s side previously signaled plans to challenge the annulment.