Ball control, set pieces and three other reasons why Miralem Pjanic could be helpful for Barca

• Strong right foot: The Bosnian is particularly great with his right foot as he can deliver the ball between the lines and even play long balls from behind.
• Control, more control: Even though he is not Xavi Hernandez, Pjanic rarely loses the ball - he is either fouled or provides a pass.
• Intelligence: The 30-year-old controls the game from the heart of the midfield without being a box-to-box player.
• Pressure? What pressure? Pjanic is incredibly reliable when playing under pressure as he usually moves the ball out from the back.
• Set pieces: The midfielder is renowned for his free-kick goals; moreover, he can also deliver from the corners and wide free-kicks.

The Bosnian has agreed to join Barcelona who'll pay Juventus €60m plus other €5m in add-ons for the midfielder. Pjanic has signed a four-year contract. The club has set a €400m release clause on the midfielder.

Pjanic is expected to earn €7.5m per season at Camp Nou. For now, he will continue at the Bianconeri and will arrive at Barca only when the 2019-20 season is completed.

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