Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic admits he's had contact with Paulo Dybala since it was announced he was leaving Juventus.

Dybala will depart when his contract expires in June.

Former Juve teammate Pjanic, currently on-loan with Besiktas, said: “I immediately wrote to him when I heard the news [that he'd not renew with Juventus].

"He is a friend and I0've always liked to play with him. I wrote to him that he is a big champion and he said: 'Thanks brother, I love you.'

“I think I know how he feels. He's always played even when he wasn't 100% fit, he's never decided not to play to protect himself. However, I also understand the club. They've been very clear. I think they chose a different project with players who are more suited to a certain idea."