DBasia.news – Ivan Rakitic, the Barcelona midfielder, as reported by Marca, has turned down the opportunity to join Juventus. Rakitic wants to stay in Barcelona.
Ivan Rakitic became the target of a number of elite European clubs such as Inter Milan, Manchester United and Juventus. The interest arose after Rakitic was reportedly included in Barcelona’s sales list.
In fact, the Croatian national team player reportedly will be used by Barcelona as a means of smoothing the plans to bring in Neymar. Barca is willing to provide funding of 100 million euros plus Rakitic.
In the last few days, the club that shows the most liking for Rakitic is Juventus. The Bianconeri rates, Rakitic’s experience in various events will be very useful. Moreover, this season, Juventus is targeting the Champions League title.
However, Juventus must be weary as Rakitic does not intend to move. The player reportedly wants to stay at Barcelona, at least until his contract runs out in 2021.
At the same time, Barcelona did not want to make their relations with Rakitic worse. Therefore, the Blaugrana will not force Rakitic to accept an offer to leave.
Ivan Rakitic is an important player for Barcelona in the last few seasons. Coming from Sevilla in 2014, Rakitic has appeared in 269 matches with 34 goals. Rakitic also played a big role in Barcelona’s success in winning the 2014-2015 Champions League title.
Rakitic’s future has became in question after Barcelona brought in Frenkie de Jong from Ajax Amsterdam. Ernesto Valverde is estimated to be more inclined to choose De Jong as the main midfielder than Rakitic.
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