{"id":1118619,"date":"2019-12-04T16:10:48","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T16:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1118619"},"modified":"2019-12-04T16:10:49","modified_gmt":"2019-12-04T16:10:49","slug":"rakitic-barcelona-stay-dream-sevilla-return-man-utd-links","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/rakitic-barcelona-stay-dream-sevilla-return-man-utd-links\/","title":{"rendered":"Rakitic eyeing Barcelona stay or “dream” Sevilla return amid Man Utd links"},"content":{"rendered":"

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has revealed he would be open to a return to Sevilla one day but also expressed a desire to stay with the Blaugrana.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 31-year-old joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2014 and over the years became a key player for Catalan club, helping them to four La Liga titles, four Copa del Rey wins and Champions League glory.<\/p>\n

However, this season under Ernesto Valverde, Rakitic has had to make do with a fringe role, playing just 456 minutes across his 13 appearances in all competitions, averaging 35 minutes per match.<\/p>\n

Will Rakitic leave Barcelona? Five things to know…<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Rakitic has played 281 games for Barcelona since joining in 2014.<\/li>\n
  • However, he has been restricted just 456 minutes this season.<\/li>\n
  • As a result, Rakitic is being linked with a move away from Barcelona.<\/li>\n
  • Manchester United are among the clubs touted with interest.<\/li>\n
  • But Rakitic has expressed his desire to stay at Barcelona, or seal a “dream” return to Sevilla.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n