Sevilla sign Ivan Rakitic from FC Barcelona

Football
By Robert Abong'o | Sep 01, 2020
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:

???? These moments, we shall never forget!
?????? Thank you, @ivanrakitic pic.twitter.com/qAzdZHbhno

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 1, 2020

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

???? ¡@ivanrakitic regresa a casa y es nuevo jugador del #SevillaFC! ????????????‍??

¡Bienvenido de nuevo, Ivan! ?????????#vamosmiSevilla #WeareSevilla — Sevilla Fútbol Club (@SevillaFC) September 1, 2020

???? LATEST NEWS | Agreement with Sevilla for the transfer of @IvanRakitic — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 1, 2020

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