Koeman wants the chance to give the young player. Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has clarified Bosnian midfielder Miralem Pjanic in the opening match of the 4-2 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Pjanic has always been rumored to be sold by Barcelona this summer. With former club Juventus wanting to bring him back to the army and not being named in Koeman’s team in the first La Liga game. The More reinforcing that the Bosnian midfielder’s future at Camp Nou is coming to an end.

“We had 27 players, I had to cut four out and everyone was very aware of his situation,” Koeman said.

“I am a coach who always gives young players opportunities. Which is the future of this club Goyado was almost sold to the Belgian team ten days ago. And now I’m very pleased with Demir, he’s part of the competition. And I like having other players as well.”

Pjanic moved from Juventus to Barcelona last summer. In a swap deal with Arthur Melo, the 31-year-old midfielder is contracted to Camp Nou until 2024. But Barca are looking to cut the club’s wages.