Barcelona’s new signing, Pjanic tests positive to COVID-19

Barcelona’s new signing, Miralem Pjanic, has tested positive to COVID-19.

Pjanic, who joined Barcelona from Juventus a few weeks ago, will not travel to Camp Nou until after two weeks.

Barcelona disclosed this known in a statement via the club’s official website on Sunday night.

The statement read: “Miralem Pjanic has tested positive in a PCR taken on Saturday 22 August after feeling a little unwell.

“The player is in good health and is self-isolating at home.

“The player will therefore not be travelling to Barcelona for 15 days when he’ll be expected to report for duty with the Barcelona FC team.”

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