Guardiola believes Alves could form a devastating partnership down the right flank with Barca's Argentine winger Lionel Messi.
"They are the two best players on the right flank and if they play well we'll have the best right side," said Guardiola.
"He's a player that needs space. I hope to get the most out of him and we hope he feels good here."
Guardiola has already sold Giovani dos Santos to Tottenham and Deco to Chelsea since taking charge, while saying Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto'o can leave the Nou Camp.
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