LaLiga

Transfer Rumors: Besiktas set to terminate loan of Barcelona player Miralem Pjanic

Miralem Pjanic’s time in Turkey has not lived up to its expectations and Besiktas are rumored to want to terminate the season long loan and ship Pjanic back to Barcelona.

Miralem Pjanic
© Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesMiralem Pjanic

Miralem Pjanic went on loan to Besiktas from Barcelona in search of playing time and while he has made his way onto the field in Turkey his performances have been wanting. Pjanic has played only 8 matches and has 2 assists for the whole season. Despite going down with an injury, Besiktas expected much more from Pjanic.

Now Zurnal in Serbia is reporting that Pjanic’s time at Besiktas may be coming to an end and the club wants to end the loan and ship the player back to Barcelona. The 31-year-old did not cause much of an impact at Barcelona playing only 19 games last season.

Xavi, who is looking to reenforce his squad for the second half of the season may get Pjanic by default and even though Pjanic may not be in Xavi’s plans the player is reported to be willing to fight for a spot at Barcelona.

Advertisement

Miralem Pjanic may return to Barcelona

Miralem Pjanic at Barcelona (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Miralem Pjanic at Barcelona (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

It is reported that Miralem Pjanic is keen to win his place on Xavi’s side, after not even given a chance by Ronald Koeman, who was the sole reason why Pjanic left Barcelona in the summer.

Advertisement

If there is a position Xavi should feel comfortable in is in midfield with Sergio Busquets, Nico González, Pedri, Gavi, Riqui Puig and Frenkie de Jong. If Pjanic returns he may find himself in the same situation as before only maybe this time he can convince Xavi if his deal is indeed terminated.

ALSO READ
Barcelona: Xavi Hernandez makes decision on Miralem Pjanic's future in midst of urgent need to sell
Soccer

Barcelona: Xavi Hernandez makes decision on Miralem Pjanic's future in midst of urgent need to sell

Worst swap in recent times? Xavi agrees for Barcelona and Juventus to reverse Arthur-Pjanic exchange deal
Soccer

Worst swap in recent times? Xavi agrees for Barcelona and Juventus to reverse Arthur-Pjanic exchange deal

Barcelona drama as Miralem Pjanic slams Ronald Koeman
Soccer

Barcelona drama as Miralem Pjanic slams Ronald Koeman

Dan Campbell turns up the heat on Lions players with make-or-break stretch coming
NFL

Dan Campbell turns up the heat on Lions players with make-or-break stretch coming

Better Collective Logo