Rakitic goes back home: Sevilla sign Ivan Rakitic from FC Barcelona

La Liga Santander - FC Barcelona v Osasuna - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - July 16, 2020 Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic reacts [REUTERS/Albert Gea]

Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic has returned to Sevilla after six seasons, following a successful spell at FC Barcelona.

Sevilla will pay Barcelona 1.5 million euros (Sh190 million) plus another 9 million (Sh 1 billion) in ‘variables’

During his time at the Nou Camp, he has played 310 games, scored 35 goals and provided 42 assists.

Barcelona paid tribute to Rakitic on their social media:

He has won 13 trophies with Barcelona including:

European Super Cup: 1
Spanish Super Cup: 2
Copa del Rey: 4
Club World Cup: 1
Champions League: 1
La Liga: 4

By AFP 3 hrs ago
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