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Unhappy Ivan Rakitic opens up about tough time at Barcelona

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Unhappy Ivan Rakitic opens up about tough time at Barcelona
191029 Fotboll, La Liga Soccer Football - La Liga Santander - FC Barcelona v Real Valladolid - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - October 29, 2019 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Ivan Rakitic REUTERS/Albert Gea © Bildbyrån - COP 7 - SWEDEN ONLY

From being a superstar to sitting on the bench.

Rakitic has finally lifted the lid on his situation.

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has been one of the most important players for the Blaugrana in the last few seasons but has been relegated to the bench since the arrival of Frenkie de Jong from Ajax in the transfer window earlier this year.

Nine of Rakitic’s 10 appearances for Barcelona this season have come as a substitute but the midfielder feels he has much to offer. The Croatian was linked with a move away from the club but ultimately stayed put. During an interview with Universo Valdano on Movistar, Rakitic was asked about the ongoing season at Barcelona and whether he is happy with the role that he has been offered.

“How can I enjoy it? It is like I have said many times, how does my little daughter feel when you take a toy from here? She feels sad. Well, I feel the same. They took my ball. I feel sad.”

Rakitic withdrew from Croatia’s squad to face Slovakia and Georgia due to an Achilles injury on Tuesday. Serie A giants Juventus, Inter and AC Milan have all been mentioned as potential January suitors for the 31-year-old, who feels he still has plenty to offer.

“I understand and respect the decisions of the coach or a club, but I think I have given a lot in these five years and I have been at my peak here,” Rakitic added. “And what I want is to be able to continue enjoying, that is the most important thing for me. I enjoy playing. I am 31 years old, I am not 38, and I feel at my best.”

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