Dani Alves broke down when his wife left

According to Catalan newspaper Diario Sport, Alves was "bewildered and completely devastated" after Joana publicly ended the relationship. This source said that the Brazilian defender "didn't want to see anyone and hid in a cell" for the past few days.

On March 15, Joana posted a handwritten letter on Instagram announcing the termination of her relationship with Alves. The Spanish model said she has had "terrible months" since Alves was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman at a nightclub in Barcelona.

"Since I was young, I've always written down my feelings to express myself. I think I've always done this because I'm an only child," Sanz wrote. "Whatever the reason, that's good for me. I like this letter to be lines of love and happiness, but it's not. These have been horrible months, though not the hardest of my life. , because I have faced many storms, but the days are very dark and painful. I feel alone and abandoned. Thousands of 'why' questions have no answers."

Alves and Joana have been dating since 2015, then held a wedding ceremony in Ibiza on July 8, 2017. Before marrying Joana, the former Barca and Juventus defender had two children with his first wife.

One of Joana's biggest challenges ending an eight-year relationship was the feeling that Alves wasn't who she thought she was. "He was always there when I needed him, always supported me in everything, always pushed me to grow, always loved and cared. It was hard for me to accept that this person could tear me into a thousand pieces. ", she continued.

However, the 29-year-old supermodel emphasized that she will always love Alves. "I am, am and will continue to be with him, but in a different way. I love and will always love him. But now it's time for me to move on to the next stage," she wrote at the end of her thoughts.

Hours later, Ney Alves - Alves' brother - posted a video of a man talking to Joana on Instagram. This person said: "Never expect attention, recognition or loyalty from anyone. We must be vigilant, because it is the person who does good to you who tomorrow will throw you. to the ground and crush you mercilessly".

Alves was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting another girl in a nightclub in Barcelona on December 30. Since then, the 39-year-old defender has been held at Brians 1 prison without bail. After three nights, Alves was transferred to Brians 2 - where most of the prisoners were accused of sexual assault. More than a week after Alves was arrested, Joana filed for divorce. According to the TV program El programa de Ana Rosa, the reason Joana wanted to end the relationship was not because Alves was arrested for alleged sexual assault, but because the Brazilian defender admitted to having an affair.

Joana visited Alves for the first time in prison on February 6, and for the second time this week, according to the TV show 'Fiest'. She was accompanied by Bruno, Alves' close friend, who was with the Brazilian defender on the night of the alleged rape. According to 'Fiesta', Sanz and Alves only made eye contact through a glass, but the content of the meeting is unknown.

At the end of February, Alves was denied bail by the Spanish Court and will have to spend time in prison until his trial. "There is a high risk of fleeing because of the severe punishment Alves faces in the case. The clear evidence of wrongdoing and economic strength will make it possible for Alves to leave Spain at any time." the Barcelona court argued.

As a result, Alves could face one to two years in prison, until his case is brought to trial. In Spain, a rape investigated under the general allegation of sexual assault and convicted can carry a prison sentence of four to 15 years. Conviction of such a crime also paves the way for the victim to receive financial compensation to compensate for the physical, physiological and moral harm.