Barcelona midfielder set to stay after failed transfer move to Italy – report

According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Juventus have dropped their interest in signing Miralem Pjanic. The Italians have reportedly finalized that Moise Kean will be their last signing of the window and they will not sign any new players.

The Bosnian was heavily linked with a move back to Turin this summer, especially considering the difficult season he has endured at Barcelona. The midfielder was at his peak at Juventus, but his move to Spain was a steep fall.

A few days ago, Pjanic liked a tweet that asked him to return to the Bianconeri. It displayed the Bosnian’s desire to return to Italy. That will however remain a dream now.

Several other Italian clubs too were interested in his signing over the past few weeks. Amongst them were the likes of Roma and Inter Milan. However, it seems like wages are the biggest factor hindering his move out of Camp Nou right now.

The midfielder heads into the new season at Barcelona with luck against him. Ronald Koeman has openly disclosed that Pjanic has no place in his plans, and even the player knows he will not see many minutes.

That said, his continuity means that he will most likely retain the number 8 jersey and Phillipe Coutinho or Ansu Fati will have to take up the number 10.