Starting out winning would give us a lot of confidence. In total, he won 16 trophies and became the club's all time top goalscorer before departing to Italy. Miralem Pjanic has revealed that ex-teammate Cristiano Ronaldo was fully supportive of his shock move to Barcelona – despite his Real Madrid alleigances. Published: 10:09 BST, 6 August 2018 | Updated: 13:00 BST, 6 August 2018. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner spent nine years in … Miralem Pjanic revealed Ronaldo’s glowing review before the … A man who won four Serie A titles with Juve will open up a quest to savour La Liga glory on Sunday when his new employers start their 2020-21 campaign at home to Villarreal. Pjanic has had to shake off a bout of Covid-19 since securing a switch to Barcelona, but he is now very much part of the fold under Ronald Koeman and raring to get going. -Also... languages. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. It may be that last year was not a good season and that it ended badly. Advertisement The 30-year-old also said the culture of the club was key to getting him to join. Barça is a team designed to win everything. Pjanic joined Barcelona for £45.8million, with Arthur Melo going the other way for £66m. -What did you learn in French football?Technique and physique, but also to perform at the highest level. Pjanic is now preparing to line up alongside Lionel Messi at Barca. First, in 2008, when he was a promising but unknown midfielder for French team Metz. The Juventus arrived to an agreement with the Barcelona team for an exchange of players in which it will go in, by part culé, Arthur Melo. At first I trained alone and then with the team. Also Read: Sergio Ramos' Brother Negotiating Edinson Cavani's Move To Real Madrid: Report. The Balkan is a formidable player so much in the defensive work as in the preparation of the game, reason by which can mix well at the side of players like Frenkie of Jong, Sergio Busquets or Riqui Puig. I'm trying to adapt to the team and the dressing room, learn the language, communicate with my teammates. Madrid president Florentino Perez has made it clear the club have no plans to lose Modric, however, saying only an outlandish bid of £660m would be enough. Reports in Italy have suggested Inter Milan have prepared a bumper annual salary of £10million for the player but new manager Julen Lopetegui is adamant that he is going nowhere. We're working a lot. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. We know that Barça is undergoing changes, perhaps the newcomers will need some time to adapt, but we will succeed. He'll join Ronaldo at Juventus, who scored in their opening game of the season in a 3-0 win against Sampdoria. “It was bad for him that I was leaving Juventus, but he told me that he thinks I will have a lot of fun in a great team like Barcelona. In total, he won 16 trophies and became the club's all time top goalscorer before departing to Italy. Unfortunately, I was not able to join up before because of Covid-19, but things are going very well. HE FOLLOWS WITHOUT SHOWING HIS BEST LEVEL. In spite of his age, still remain him years to the maximum level, and the true is that it carries a lot of dazzling in teams like the Metz, the Olympique of Lyon, the Rome or the Juventus. He won the Champions League four times during his spell at the Bernabeu and recorded 451 goals in 438 games. I have spoken with some of them and they have not lost an ounce of self-confidence. 'Modric is an extraordinary player, we await him with open arms. Pjanic told Mundo Deportivo: “The opposite. Miralem Pjanic revealed Ronaldo's glowing review before the midfielder's switch from Juventus to the Nou Camp early in the summer. Cookies Now it will touch him do it in the Barça. The 35-year-old hit 31 Serie A goals last season, just the latest extraordinary achievement to add to his list. He is accustomed to working with such talent by now, with a spell at Roma seeing him become a team-mate of Francesco Totti before moving on to Juve and eventually seeing Ronaldo join him at the Allianz Stadium. It was a huge learning curve. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. CRISTIANO RONALDO has classily put aside his old Barcelona rivalry and gave a glowing endorsement of the Catalan club. 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"They play for many years at a top level and for that you have to be focused on your work, you have to love football. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. It was a strange season for everyone, with the coronavirus: we were unemployed for several months, then we had to start almost suddenly, with a strange calendar and no fans at the grounds. It does years, the bosnio declared follower of the Real Madrid. We've enjoyed having him and we'll continue to do so. It was my f*****g fault': Agent Scott... 'There is so much riding on this - this is the guy to replace Vincent Kompany': Pep Guardiola's Man City... Premier League confirm TEN positive results from 1,595 in latest round of coronavirus testing as affected... A Lionel Messi-spearheaded tactical switch, dominating the touchline and trusting the kids: How Ronald... 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He appeared in the first two matches of the c… In the 2005–06 season, he played on the under-16 team that won the Championnat National des 16 ans and, following the season, signed a five-year élite contract with the club. Five reasons for optimism after Ronald Koeman's Barcelona debut, Porto plot move for out of favour Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig, Barcelona and Ajax's Dest finalising contract details ahead of transfer, Law firm ends relationship with lawyer that advised Lionel Messi, Arsenal forward Aubameyang explains his 'No' to Barcelona, Who we are Satu hal yang menarik, gelandang yang meninggalkan Juventus untuk bergabung bersama Blaugrana itu sempat berdiskusi dengan rekan setimnya, Cristiano Ronaldo, yang pernah menghadapi Barcelona saat berseragam Real Madrid. I talked to him after his excellent World Cup and we'll see if he can play on August 15 (against Atletico Madrid in the European Super Cup), our first big objective of the season. -You were a kind of Barcelona hero when you scored the goal that eliminated Madrid from the Champions League in 2009. Ronaldo spent over a decade in Madrid and frequently duelled with Lionel Messi's Barcelona's, both domestically and in Europe. CRISTIANO RONALDO has classily put aside his old Barcelona rivalry and gave a glowing endorsement of the Catalan club. Accueil / Liga / FC Barcelone : Miralem Pjanic est fan ... du Real Madrid Par Aurélien Macedo Publié le 29/06/2020 09:55 When everything was done he told me that he was very happy for me, that I would be happy here because the game in Spain is very good and strong. "They always want to improve in all competitions, they are an example for everyone.". Pjanic told Mundo Deportivo: "He was disappointed that I was leaving Juventus, but he told me that he thinks I will have a lot of fun in a great team like Barcelona. Our goal is to go step by step: starting with the league, which will not be easy. He is happy to have come to Barça and eager to show his qualities as a coach. Ronaldo spent over a decade in Madrid and frequently duelled with Lionel Messi's Barcelona's, both domestically and in Europe. Copyright © 2020 Goal.com All rights reserved. A former youth international for Luxembourg before switching allegiance to Bosnia at full international level, Pjanic began his playing career in France with Metz and Lyon before moving to Italian football. Pjanić joined Metz at age 14 on a youth contract and spent approximately three years in the club's academy. "They always want to improve in all competitions, they are an example for everyone.". And instead of rubbishing his former opponents, the ex-Real Madrid legend had nothing but praise for them. The information contained in Goal.com may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the prior written authority of Goal.com, A fresh face at Camp Nou claims a former team-mate at Juventus was pleased for him when the opportunity to head for Catalunya came about, Transfer LIVE: Spurs join Barca & PSG in Rudiger chase, Chelsea face Alonso-Emerson sale dilemma after West Brom fall out, Van Gaal is one of the worst coaches - Rafael. "They play for many years at a top level and for that you have to be focused on your work, you have to love football. My first impressions are very good. "Cristiano has been very professional at Juventus, he is a player who has shown many things and has been very important in the dressing room, setting an example for everyone.". The workouts are tough. I came to Lyon at 18 and shared a dressing room with players like Juninho, Benzema, Cris or Gouvou. If they ask after me my favourite team, will say him that from boy always has liked me the Real Madrid", said in an interview to the newspaper 'Oslobodjenje' collected by 'Sport'. The Bosnian midfielder came off the bench during the Joan Gamper Trophy … Cristiano Ronaldo did not try and talk Miralem Pjanic out of a move to Barcelona despite the Juventus superstar boasting strong ties to Real Madrid. From what they tell me, the training sessions have changed a lot. Tickets for FC Barcelona matches. I had great coaches: Luis Enrique, Rudi García, Allegri, Spalletti, etc. And the sensations he transmits with the ball are also emitted through a screen, during this video interview. ', Juventus would look to sign Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as a replacement for Pjanic. 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Starting in March, a new season will begin within the season itself, with the knockout stages of the Champions League and the decisive stretch of the league championship; that's where we have to be at full throttle. Serene, with slow speech, typical of someone who has already accumulated many miles in the log without losing hope, Miralem Pjanic arrives at Barça after two attempts by the club to sign him. But ahead of his team-mate's move, he encouraged him to join the "great" club. I have played more than 600 games, I think I have some experience, and I am going to play with footballers who also know the game, but I want to continue learning. Miralem Pjanic trained at Barcelona for the first time on Saturday after being cleared of coronavirus. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Cristiano Ronaldo gave a glowing review of former rivals Barcelona, Miralem Pjanic spent four years at Juventus before making the switch to Spain, Ronaldo had nothing bad to say about old foes Barcelona before Pjanic's move, Cristiano Ronaldo throws lavish party for girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Nothing is easy in today's game. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. From it does months, carries baking the signing of Miralem Pjanic by the FC Barcelona. Updated: 28/06/2020 - 15:22h. We saw it with the Netherlands, they did very well in recent years. Miralem Pjanic revealed Ronaldo's glowing review before the midfielder's switch from Juventus to the Nou Camp early in the summer. The Italian champions would then attempt to sign Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to fill the gap left by Pjanic. Now I know my body better, both physically and mentally. a trade agreement involving Brazil international Arthur. “The mentality is what is important and they are so unique. Now we have to prove it on the field, in the first game. It is not easy to win titles. He'll join Ronaldo at Juventus, who scored in their opening game of the season in a 3-0 win against Sampdoria. Ronaldo spent over a decade in Madrid and frequently duelled with Lionel Messi's Barcelona's, both domestically and in Europe. But ahead of his team-mate's move, he encouraged him to join the "great" club. I imagine that at Barça it will be different, here there will be less tactics, but more technical quality. -How do you view your new teammates?Very motivated. I also learned to be physically better prepared to face all the games. -What feelings have you taken from your first days at Barça?It's been very good. Bola.com, Jakarta - Miralem Pjanic segera memulai petualangan baru bersama klub barunya, Barcelona, di Liga Spanyol. Real Madrid have identified Miralem Pjanic as a top target should Luka Modric move to Inter Milan this summer. Last year was not easy for anyone, but I am sure that this year we will have a good season, because we have good players. He is nicknamed the ‘Pianist’. But in football there are accidents, and I don't think there is a Barça player who doesn't want to show that 8-2 was just that, an accident. Are you not afraid that it is a bad time to sign for Barça?It is never a bad moment to come to Barça. Luka is a Madrid player and will continue to be, I have no doubt. He'll be happy with the proposal he receives here. the signing of Miralem Pjanic by the FC Barcelona. Mistakes of his own making is all that can stop Lewis Hamilton, critics DO bother Valtteri Bottas after... Modric, Pjanic, Milinkovic, Rabiot e Pogba: il. -And in Italian football?Mostly tactical knowledge. 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Things did not turn out as they had imagined, but think about all the teams that each year are built to win, and logically not all of them can win. In spite of the tendency madridista that confessed in this interview, Pjanic will play in the FC Barcelona to treat to endow to the medullary Barcelona of the ideas and the energy that are missing lately. -What about Koeman?Good sensations. Upd. He was a great player. “Cristiano has been very professional at Juventus, he is a player who has shown many great things and who has been very important in the dressing room by setting an example for everyone.”. But ahead of his team-mate's move, he encouraged him to join the "great" club. The operation between both clubs will be especially important in the economic field, since it will allow to square the accounts of the balances of both entities before closing the present economic exercise. Whoever comes, or whoever plays in that position, should try not to notice their absence, but it will not be an easy task. “And with Buffon too!” Pjanic said of playing with modern day legends. He is a very confident coach who believes in his ideas. He is nicknamed the ‘Pianist’. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. FCBN. Serene, with slow speech, typical of someone who has already accumulated many miles in the log without losing hope, Miralem Pjanic arrives at Barça after two attempts by the club to sign him. But ahead of his team-mate's move, he encouraged him to join the "great" club. The Serie A club have their sights set on acquiring the Croatian midfielder, who is open to the move according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Pjanic joined Barcelona for £45.8million, with Arthur Melo going the other way for £66m. And instead of rubbishing his former opponents, the ex-Real Madrid legend had nothing but praise for them. at 11:44 A South American midfielder is now in Italy, while Pjanic finds himself at Camp Nou. 'He'll be happy to play football, like he already was, at Real Madrid. Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy It is of these footballers that gathers to equal parts a prodigious technician with a big tactical intelligence, attributes that allow him fit so much of mediocentro as inner. Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui insists Luka Modric... Julen Lopetegui left fans in no doubt about the style he... 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You already speak six.Yes, French, German, Bosnian, Luxembourgish, Italian and English. After spending the 2006–07 season with the club's under-18 team, Pjanić was promoted to the club's amateur team in the Championnat de France Amateur for the 2007–08 season. Miralem Pjanic arrived in Barcelona on Thursday night after taking a private flight from Turin, where he had been quarantining for the last two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19. The bosnio is an ace in the centre of the field. We are talking about one of the two or three best forwards in the world. It is true that will leave a player with future like Arthur Melo but, in front of a batch of glorious young players like Riqui Puig, Frenkie of Jong, Pedri or Hill, will arrive an authentic teacher like Pjanic. And instead of rubbishing his former opponents, the ex-Real Madrid legend had nothing but praise for them. Real Madrid have identified Miralem Pjanic as a top target should Luka Modric move to Inter Milan this summer.. 'The president has already given an answer, I don't have much else to add,' Lopetegui said following Madrid's victory over Juve on Saturday. In spite of treating of an operation forced by the economic situation, the Barça has found a way to cover also his sportive needs. Pjanic is the man Madrid believe can replace Modric but Juventus will be unwilling to sell for any less than £90million. Miralem Pjanic Will be the player that arrive to the Barça to cover the place of Arthur Melo. Now it's time for Spanish. The 35-year-old hit 31 Serie A goals last season, just the latest extraordinary achievement to add to his list. Juventus will be unwilling to sell Bosnian midfielder Pjanic for any less than £90million. And instead of rubbishing his former opponents, the ex-Real Madrid legend had nothing but praise for them. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Pjanic joined Barcelona for £45.8million, with Arthur Melo going the other way for £66m. They've played for many years at a top level and to do that you have to be focused on your work, you have to love football. Cristiano Ronaldo did not try and talk Miralem Pjanic out of a move to Barcelona despite the Juventus superstar boasting strong ties to Real Madrid. The comments below have not been moderated. He added: "The mentality is the important thing and the one they have is unique. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. -You were just a child, but Koeman has been a hero for Barcelona since 1992.I know. "Cristiano has been very professional at Juventus, he is a player who has shown many things and has been very important in the dressing room, setting an example for everyone.". He added: "The mentality is the important thing and the one they have is unique. Pjanic … Published: 28/06/2020 - 15:21h. CRISTIANO RONALDO has classily put aside his old Barcelona rivalry and gave a glowing endorsement of the Catalan club. Later, already consecrated as a player in Serie A, Barça knocked on his door again. We try to adapt to his ideas and apply them on the field. Arthur or Pjanic? -You say that in the dressing room there is already talk of revenge...These players have already earned the respect of the football world and I don't think they have to prove anything to anyone. Pjanic has had to shake off a bout of Covid-19. -The departure of Suárez is the greatest change, right?It's difficult because he is one of the best forwards in the world.