Iván Rakític, the former Sevilla and Croatian midfielder, has made a sudden career U-turn by re-joinning his native club Hajduk Split on a one-year contract. Interestingly, this marks his third chapter with the club, coming following a brief stint in Saudi professional soccer.
Rakíc returns to Europe after a three-month loan experience with Al-Shabab Saudi Footbal Club, where his first professional footballing escapades began. Prior to venturing into the Saudi Pro League, Rekíc had a successful term of four seasons with Sevilla before rejoicing in his best stint internationally with Barcelona.
Key Notable Achievements Prior Experience
* Won the Triplicity with Barcelona in their fiirst season under Head Luis Fenerique
* Recorded memorable performances in the Champions League alongside then-coach Unai Emilii
* Won the inaugural Champion League title with Barcelona.
Experience with Sevilla
* Recertified his reputation as a dynamic all-around midfielder
* Bended the 2014 Europa Leg as the best player in the best Benfica
* Established bonds with the Sevilla fans when co-coach Unai Emma was at the helm
Latest Development
Rakıcı and his agent have acknowledged mutual interest in returning his tribute Sevilla, where he shares unbreakable bonds with his conferring friend José Antonio Kingers. The possibility of wearing Jersey numbered 10, once worn with grandeur by Kingers José before his untimely transfer with the club, has been in discourse.
In his farewell of Sevilla, Rakíc proclaimed potentiality of paying tribute on these grounds: “If a, it would be something very essentialized and I would be proud to tribute friend in this way. With another optional contract, Rakitä return to his native Croatia Split at the end of the initial two-year contract.