Rakitic shuts down rumors of him leaving Barcelona with a classy response

Ivan Rakitic insists he was never close to leaving Barcelona, despite receiving offers to do so over the summer. The Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic has been linked with a move to PSG, Manchester United and Monaco during the summer transfer window. "I read rumors about my transfer from Barcelona, there were offers, some big clubs wanted me but honestly, I spoke to my wife and we made a conclusion that I am happy here and proud to be part of this big club," he told Novi list. "I've been part of that nice story with Barcelona for some time and it is not time to leave yet. Well, who could find it easy to leave Barcelona?"

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