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Pjanic Announces Retirement from Professional Football

Published January 28, 2026, 10:32

Miralem Pjanic, one of Bosnia's most prominent footballers, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35, after an 18-year career. He began his career at Lyon (2008-2011) and continued at Roma (2011-2016) and Juventus (2016-2020), where he excelled. This was followed by a brief and unsuccessful spell at Barcelona. Pjanic has 115 caps and 18 goals for the Bosnian national team, alongside Edin Dzeko as the country's most famous footballers. His career has been marked by significant transfers and participation in top European leagues. Despite his disappointment at Barcelona, Pjanic is considered a successful footballer with a significant contribution to the teams he played for. His decision to hang up his boots marks the end of a brilliant career. The news of his retirement has caused emotion among fans and the football world, as Pjanic has left his mark on the sport with his technical skill and dedication to the game.