Despite most European transfer windows closing last Thursday, Barcelona have now announced their 11th permanent departure of the season.
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Midfielder Miralem Pjanic has called time on his Barca career and joined United Arab Emirates Pro League side Sharjah CSC.
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Acuerdo para la desvinculación del contrato de Pjanic con el FC Barcelona
The Bosnia Herzegovina international has officially left the Blaugrana, having joined from Juventus in 2020.
Pjanic, who did not feature for a single minute of the new season for Barca, had fallen behind in the pecking order. As such, his exit from Camp Nou will not come as a surprise to many.
While he went to Catalonia with a massive reputation given his exploits in the Serie A, his time with Barcelona was largely underwhelming. In two years with the Catalan giants, the 32-year-old only played 30 matches.
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The former AS Roma man has reportedly decided to waive money owed to him by Barcelona until the end of his deal in 2024 in order to make the move to the UAE.
With Pjanic's reported €123 077 (R2.4 million) wages off the books, this could go some way in helping the Catalans target new players in the January transfer window.
Pjanic will now be managed by former Steaua Bucharesti head coach Cosmin Olaroui.
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