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– In a fresh development, Miralem Pjanic is one step closer to leaving Barcelona as he is set to travel to UAE to finalise a transfer to Sharjah FC.
– This report comes from Fabrizio Romano, who states that an agreement in principle will soon be completed, with the 32-year-old expected to seal the switch to the UAE Pro League side imminently.
– Pjanic signed for Barcelona in the summer of 2020 from Juventus, arriving as part of a deal that saw Arthur Melo move the other way. However, he has had a difficult time at Spotify Camp Nou since his arrival.
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– After being overlooked for the majority of his debut season, the midfielder spent the last campaign on loan at Besiktas. Upon returning this summer, he was widely expected to be sold, but Xavi decided to keep hold of him after being impressed by his pre-season showings.
– However, Pjanic is yet to play even a single minute of competitive football this season along with Gerard Pique and Memphis Depay.
– The Bosnian international is behind a whole of midfielders like Sergio Busquets, Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong and Franck Kessie in the pecking order. So, his game-time situation is unlikely to improve anytime soon.
– That, coupled with the three-year contract offer tabled by Sharjah FC, have made Pjanic consider a move away from Barcelona seriously.
– Romano reported on Monday that the 32-year-old was close to leaving the Blaugrana and he is now stating that the former Juventus ace will soon travel to UAE to complete the formalities and finalise the transfer to Sharjah FC.
Miralem Pjanić could fly to 🇦🇪 on Tuesday in order to discuss details of three year deal and then sign as new Sharjah FC player. 🚨🛩 #FCB pic.twitter.com/m8q3w4gcw8
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 5, 2022
Miralem Pjanic has scheduled his travel to 🇦🇪 today in order to discuss final details with Sharjah FC and join the UAE Pro League side. 🚨🛩 #FCB
There's an agreement in principle set to be completed, as revealed. That'd be important for Barça to make room for Gavi's new deal. pic.twitter.com/ZMyfHjtj3p
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 6, 2022
– Once the deal is over the line, it will help Barcelona complete the contract extension of Gavi and register him as a first-team member with La Liga.
– Xavi also confirms on Tuesday that Pjanic is set to leave the club.
– “Pjanić has decided to leave for more opportunities — he has been a great professional, so I think he had chances here but everyone chooses their own path”, He said.
Miralem Pjanić, out of Barça squad as he’s set to complete his move to Sharjah FC as revealed yesterday. 🔴🇦🇪 #FCB
Xavi: “Pjanić has decided to leave for more opportunities — he has been a great professional, so I think he had chances here but everyone chooses their own path”. pic.twitter.com/MlmU54R8qA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 6, 2022
