The Croatian had been linked with a move to Inter Miami and MLS, but the player seems to have made his intentions clear about staying in Spain.
José A. EspinajosanespinaJoe Brennanj4brennanUpdate: Nov 15th, 2023 12:12 EST
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Ivan Rakitic has addressed the rumours that he may well be packing his bags and moving to the United States to join Inter Miami and Lionel Messi in MLS.
The Croatian midfielder answered a question on social media relating to his future and it appears that David Beckham’s Dream Team project will have to look for a new midfield option.
His recent goal in the Derbi Sevillano against Real Betis, a long-range strike, gave his side (and his manager) much-needed breathing room in the league. It was Ivan’s second goal in three games and was one that allowed the club to remain a safe distance away from the relegation zone in the LaLiga standings.
MY SEVILLE ♥️ Thank you fans! 🙏🏼🚀#sevillafc #rakitic #laliga #wearesevilla pic.twitter.com/2oVtJIjUWI
— Ivan Rakitic (@ivanrakitic) November 13, 2023
Rakitic opens up on ‘verbal agreement on a 2-year contract renewal’
Sevilla’s Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán has seen the Croatian get back to his best once again, just like in the second half of the previous campaign, when he was a fundamental p in the middle of the pitch. Now, at 35-years-old and his contract expiring next June, Rakitic looks to have sorted his future out after having been linked with a move to Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.
The footballer wants to stay at Sevilla and took to social media to confirm the rumours that have swirled around Sevilla in recent weeks and months. This week, the Croatian responded to a question put to him on Instagram, in which he was asked: “Rakitic to Inter Miami?”
Rakitic’s response was humorously written in the third person, but the message was clear: “It could happen, but I think he will stay here, there is meant to be a verbal agreement on a 2-year contract renewal let’s see what happens, hopefully our Croatian stays”.
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Ivan Rakitic’s message on social media.
Saudi Pro League and MLS both had eyes on Rakitic
Sevilla and the midfielder have spoken about the agreement mentioned in the response, and they must land on a much lower wage than what he currently earns from the deal agreed when he joined from Barcelona – the highest in the squad. The relationships are strong and Rakitic also routinely shows his importance to the side both on and off the pitch.
