The lost star: Halilovic

It was March of 2014 when amidst the surprising and disappointing quietness that FC Barcelona management was maintaining in the transfer windows there came a name from the Croation lands 'Halilovic'. As is it is often done Catalan Press took no time in naming him 'the next Messi' which is enough to woo the Blaugranas.

"I didn't request his transfer,talks were going on before my arrival" Tata Martino was reported saying.

The kid was bought for 5 Million dollars from Dynamo and was initially seeded to the B team for a year. Due to his contract which guaranteed him promotion in just one year, Lucho and staff decided it would be best for him to continue his development at a Liga team. And was subsequently loaned to Gijon(club trusted by Enrique). He was part of 24 games in his time at Sporting where he gave fairly average performances throughout the season.
His return from the loan was where his agents tried to play the gambit for him, Now Barca either had to keep him or sell. Halilovic declined another loan spell which could've kept him in the Barca loop. Another spin was his wage demands. His agent tried to make sure the tag 'wonder kid' fully paid off. Valencia, Sevilla, Betis all rejected his offer citing the former condition. It was HambGermany where he finally landed getting Barca exactly what they bought him for i.e. 5 Million dollar.
It was the move that earned him stern reproachment from the Spanish Press and they were right, there was no coming back.
He had the worst time of his already fleeting career in Germany where he was involved in just 6 matches where his side lost 5 of it drawing once.
Now it's rumoured that Halilovic has approached Barca sporting director for help and is seeking a return to Liga where he hopes to again excel in what he's best at. It is important to note that Barca still holds the 10 Million buy back clause on the Croatian youngster and a packed midfield too.
Time will tell his final destination till then stay tuned to La Liga Cafe.