Posted on November 7, 2021 at 10:15 p.m. by Th.B.
In the past, and in particular in the summer of 2018 when he obtained the status of vice-world champion, Ivan Rakitic was approached by PSG without any operation being able to materialize. The former FC Barcelona star told beIN SPORTS about it.
He has been essential for several seasons at FC Barcelona . And although the story between Barca and the Croatia international did not end in the best possible way, Ivan Rakitic was undoubtedly important in the culé group and this, since his transfer in 2014. Moreover, he was the last scorer of FC Barcelona during the coronation in the Champions League of the club culé in 2015 against Juventus (3-1). His rating was particularly important in the transfer market when he played for FC Barcelona before returning to FC Sevilla in 2020. And the PSG He is said to have taken an interest in his profile on several occasions, notably in 2018 and in 2019 as part of an incredible exchange of players for the return of Neymar . This Sunday, Ivan Rakitic confided in this abortive transfer to PSG while not hiding his regrets.
“It didn't happen for several reasons …”
“Why did I refuse PSG at each transfer window? It didn't happen for several reasons … I would have liked to play in Paris … PSG for me … What they are achieving, not only this season but for several years, deserves great respect. I take my hat off to the President, Leonardo and the coach. They grew up fast. They are under a lot more pressure today… I would have been happy to join Paris, but my transfer did not materialize. I was finally happy to stay in Barcelona ”. Ivan Rakitic confessed in an interview with beIN SPORTS.