Besiktas signing Miralem Pjanic says he tried "everything" to return to Juventus this summer.

Pjanic joined Besiktas on-loan from Barcelona last week.

“With Juve there have been contacts and appointments with my agent, but the transfer market is never easy," Pjanic revealed. “I would have liked to come back and I would have done everything to find Allegri, a guarantee.

“No one is better than him in these situations. Max makes all the players feel important and he doesn't deny anyone a chance.

“The takes the lead mentally and the team feels stronger because of it. I consider him number one, he's a coach who talks to you for better or for worse.

“I love Juventus, I'm attached to the fans and I have an excellent relationship with President [Andrea] Agnelli. But in football you have to look ahead and I want to get some great satisfaction with Besiktas."