MX23RW : Sunday, May 12 09:01:06| >> :60:2101:2101:

Ivan Rakitic to stay at Barcelona?

Ivan Rakitic to stay at Barcelona?
© Reuters
Barcelona are reportedly determined that they will not part with Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic before the European transfer window closes later today.

Barcelona have reportedly decided that they will not part with Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic before the transfer window closes.

The 31-year-old has been linked with Juventus in recent days and was believed to have been offered to Paris Saint-Germain as a potential makeweight in a deal for Brazilian forward Neymar.

Rumours of the former Schalke midfielder's stint at the Camp Nou coming to an end were exacerbated when he withdrew from the Croatian squad for their upcoming internationals with Slovakia and Azerbaijan to sort out his club future.

However, Marca now reports that Barcelona intend to keep Rakitic, whose contract with Ernesto Valverde's sides runs until 2021, for the foreseeable future.

The former Sevilla star has made just one substitute appearance for the Catalan giants this season after featuring more than 54 times in their previous campaign.

ID:370206: cacheID:370206:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1635:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic pictured in September 2018
Read Next:
Barca still open to Rakitic, Rafinha exits?
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CReal Madrid35286178225690
2GironaGirona35236675443175
3Barcelona34227570432773
4Atletico MadridAtletico34214963392467
5Athletic Bilbao351711757352262
6Real Sociedad341412848351354
7Real BetisBetis34131384339452
8Villarreal35139135960-148
9Valencia34138133739-247
10Getafe341013114147-643
11AlavesAlaves35119153440-642
12Sevilla351011144749-241
13Osasuna35117173953-1440
14Las PalmasLas Palmas35107183044-1437
15Mallorca35714142840-1235
16Celta Vigo34810164052-1234
17Rayo Vallecano34713142743-1634
18CadizCadiz34414162349-2626
RGranada3549223668-3221
RAlmeria34211213367-3417


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!