Ivan Rakitic speaks out on Barcelona future amid Manchester United links

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has been linked with a move to Premier League side Manchester United. It has been reported that the Red Devils are reportedly planning a £48m raid for Barcelona midfielder. The Catalan club is waiting for the arrival of Frenkie de Jong, which lead to suggestions that he might replace Rakitic in the team's midfield. However, Rakitic insisted that the arrival of Frenkie de Jong will not affect his place at the club. "I'm glad they signed him [De Jong] up," he told Mundo Deportivo . "First of all there is a young boy who is playing very well and I am glad that the club continues to strengthen. Every good player that can arrive, delighted. "But also everyone has their place," he continued. "He arrives but I am convinced that he will not arrive for my position, my position is occupied. "I wish you good luck and I respect you one hundred percent. Besides, he is playing in another position that is not mine, so I do not understand why they relate him to me. "I'm glad you come. I hope you have good morning now that you are in Barcelona, ​​that you enjoy and are welcome."

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