Ivan Rakitic puts the boots in the nail »the former midfielder of Barcelona remains in football
Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published on Thursday, July 03, 2025, 14:27 / Updated Thursday, 03 July 2025 14:28
The 37 -year -old midfielder played last season at Hajduk Split, a club that will continue as a sports director.
Hajduk Split's new coach, Gonzalo García, confirmed the information in a statement for Nova TV: “Rakitic has completed his career.” At the same time, Garcia was pleased for her involved in his appointment, instead of Gennaro Gattuso: “It is one of the reasons why I am in Hajduk”.
The withdrawal of the former Croatian international had begun to take shape from May. At the end of the match with Rijeka, he was left alone on the bench, visibly excited. The press and supporters bombed him with questions, but then he told them he was still thinking.
Ivan Rakitic will still work for Hajduk Split
“Thank you for your messages. Emotions are part of football, but I didn't make any decision and I didn't make any official announcement,” he said. Later he decided and decided what he was going to do next. He will continue to work for Hajduk Split, as a sports director.
“Ivan is smart, he has good ideas and understands football. But he goes through a difficult time. The transition from football boots to costume is never easy,” says Gonzalo Garcia. His main strengths, international reputation and experience.
Ivan Rakitic excelled in La Liga. The best period of his career
Last season, Rakitic checked 39 games, 2 goals and 5 decisve passes in Hajduk Split's shirt. But the biggest performances were recorded in Spanish football, Barcelona and FC Sevilla. For both clubs, he played in a total of 633 matches, games in which he managed 86 goals and 105 decisive passes.
Trophies? The Croatian has a cup of Switzerland, a German Cup, two Europa League, a Champions League, a World Club World Cup, one Europe Super Cup, Four La Liga, Four Del Rey, two Spanish Super Cupers and two Catalunya supercovers.
