After a few weeks of secret negotiations with Sevilla, Barcelona secured Ivan Rakitic’s move to Camp Nou for at least 5 years. The Croatian performed amongst the best midfielders in la Liga and was the most important contribution for his club’s success.
Rakitic quickly earned Sevilla's captain arm-band
The talented skipper was crucial for Sevilla as they went on to win the Europa League and was one of the best players during the final against Benfica. This season, the 26-year-old scored 15 goals in 59 appearances and was vital for Croatia’s qualification to the World Cup in Brazil.
The Croatian was a protagonist during the referee-steered loss against Brazil
The young player is currently involved with Croatia at the 2014 World Cup and is heavily relied upon by international manager, Niko Kovac.
Born in Switzerland to Croatian parents, Rakitic jumped from Basel, to Schalke and finally to Sevilla, in less than 5 years, demonstrating how quickly his talent was acknowledged. Now, after just 3 seasons with Sevilla, the Croatian captivated the attention of one of the best clubs in the World.
Rakitic was instrumental for Sevilla's victory of the Europa League trophy
