The Brazil defender, who has been heavily linked with Juventus, is keen to test himself on a different stage after winning 23 trophies in eight years at the Catalan club.
"What is certain is that I will not stay at Barcelona," Alves said.
"In life, we should explore options outside our comfort
Mercurial Vapor X purple zone. Barcelona is an amazing club, but things were becoming too easy."
While Alves
ACE 16+ green did not say if he will be joining Juvents, the full-back confirmed he will be plying his trade in Europe next season.
"I always have the desire for a new challenge," he said after Brazil's
hypervenom ii black 0-0 Copa America Centenario draw with Ecuador on Sunday (AEST).
"I hope that I can bring success like I did at Barcelona
legend 6 red to another European club."
The 33 year-old has previously said he will return to Camp Nou one
magista obra white day and he has experienced the "best moments" of his career during his spell at Barca.
Alves signed for Barcelona from Sevilla for a reported £23 million ($45.2 million) in 2008 and has gone on to make more than 300 appearances for the club.