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Revealed: what Xavi's decision on Pjanic means for Nico

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 this season, and this could have implications on 

's future, Javi Miguel of Diario AS says (4 stars).

The 20-year-old is now open to leaving on loan. Nico wants to have enough playing time, and he will not be guaranteed that at 

Both Nico and Pjanic are viewed as backups to 

. The veteran is expected to leave next summer, so the youngster could have a better chance to become a regular once he is back from his loan.

Xavi makes final decision on Pjanic (reliability: 4 stars)

 for this season, Javi Miguel of Diario AS says. At first, he was one of the players the Catalans wanted to get rid of.

The coach had a personal meeting with the midfielder this Wednesday during which he communicated his decision. Pjanic has to lower his salary in order to continue, though, and he is open to doing so.

Xavi believes that Miralem is the ideal backup to 

. The 32-year-old was given a chance to prove himself during pre-season and he didn't disappoint.

The Bosnian joined Barca in 2020 but his time at Camp Nou hasn't been perfect. Ronald Koeman barely counted on him in his first year, and last season, the midfielder was loaned out to Besiktas.

Two conditions for Pjanic to stay at Barcelona named (reliability: 4 stars)

 remain at the club. The 32-year-old is prepared to accept a pay cut to stay put.

Xavi is pleased with the midfielder's technical ability and is eager to integrate him into the squad.

However, the Bosnian needs to accept that he would not be a starting XI player but a cover for Busquets.

Pjanic would also need to pass physical tests as 

 has some doubts whether he's physically ready to play at the La Liga level.

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Revealed: what Xavi's decision on Pjanic means for Nico

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