The 31-year-old joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2014 and has helped the Spanish giants to four La Liga titles and a Champions League triumph. (Image: Getty Images)De Ligt's Ajax team-mate De Jong has already joined Barcelona in a £67 million deal, leading to suggestions that he might replace Rakitic in the team's midfield. "He arrives but I am convinced that he will not arrive for my position, my position is occupied. I hope you have good morning now that you are in Barcelona, ​​that you enjoy and are welcome." Rakitic has played 52 times for Barcelona this season, helping the club to a second successive La Liga title.

Source: Daily Mirror May 22, 2019 10:36 UTC