Yeah he sure enjoyed playing with not so technical direct central midfielders in first 5 seasons with Real. When he played with super technical possession heavy playmakers in Pjanics mould (not one, 3 of them...), he had to be burdened with 4 CL titles.
Can't believe people are advocating for a midfeld lacking so much in technique and creativity without Pjanic, that we hope for a CB like Bonucci to bail them out?