In the mid of great economic difficulties, Barcelona must absolutely give up certain players. More than ever, the Croatian community is concerned by their player future wave of departures. And the leaders are ready to do anything to see him leave this summer.
10 or 15 days ago, I spoke with the club and the conclusion is that I have nothing to say because I am under contract with Barça until 2021, and that’s where I want to be and where I want to play He confirmed. In addition, my wife and daughters are comfortable in the city. There is no reason to think of anything else. I am training well and I am sure that Rakitic will be in Barcelona even longer. ” Last June, Ivan Rakitic (23) gave a little update on his future in the Croatian media.
The 2018 vice-world champion who knows he is unwanted at FC Barcelona does not intend to facilitate the task for his leaders. If the break has long been consummated between the two parties, the player strives to thwart the plans of his management who dreams of a departure from his midfield this summer.
The main protagonist also does not hide that Barça needs cash to rebalance its accounts. A man of conviction, the Croatian international will not let go of his personal situation.
Barça ready to sell off Rakitic this summer
At the same time, the Catalan leaders come up against a cruel reality, the clubs hesitate to break their piggy bank to welcome a 32-year-old player. Aware of this implacable observation, Barça would have reviewed its strategy on the subject. This Sunday, Sport reveals that the Blaugranas would be ready to lower the transfer allowance of Ivan Rakitic to facilitate his departure this summer.
A strong gesture that materializes a little more the Catalan desire to offload an element that would receive 7.8 million euros annually.
Ivan contribution so far (2019-2020) three assists in twenty-seven appearances this season in La Liga, Rakitic would not close the door to a return to Seville FC.
Will the Andalusian club take advantage of a transfer at a reduced price to rush into the breach? Meanwhile, the positions will remain frozen at least until mid-August if FC Barcelona were eliminated prematurely from the Champions League by Napoli. But Seville can firmly believe can get in tough with Ivan next season.