Rakitic Has Met with Barcelona and Agrees to Continue to Work Together

DBasia.news – Barcelona midfielder, Ivan Rakitic insists he will stay at Camp Nou at least until his contract expires at the end of June 2021. His certainty in settling finally happened after Rakitic and the Barcelona met a few days ago.

Ivan Rakitic is rumored to be one of the players who did not enter Barcelona’s plans. Ivan Rakitic became Barcelona’s medium of exchange to bring Neymar or Lautaro Martinez.

Ivan Rakitic was also reportedly frustrated as he did not get enough playing opportunities. Rakitic is rumored to want to leave in order to keep playing at the end of his career.

However, the news was denied by the former Sevilla player. Ivan Rakitic expressed, from the results of the meeting with Barcelona, ​​there were no plans to leave the Camp Nou.

“I spoke with Barcelona about 10 to 15 days ago. The conclusion is there is no need to talk about anything,” Rakitic said as reported by Tportal.

“I am still under contract with Barcelona until 2021. Together with them is where I want to be and play,” explained the Croatian international player.

Despite being 32 years old, Ivan Rakitic did not lose interest. Reportedly, a number of Serie A and Premier League clubs are interested in accommodating Rakitic.

“Moreover, my wife and children are comfortable living in this city. There is no reason to think about anything else. I train well and I’m sure I will stay in Barcelona much longer.” Before defending Barcelona, ​​Ivan Rakitic played for Schalke 04. Rakitic joined Schalke after leaving FC Basel in 2007.