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Ivan Rakitic Announces Retirement From Football at 37

He will move into a sporting management role at Hajduk Split following a decorated 20-year career.

Rakitic abrió el marcador y los festeja junto a Messi, una postal de 2020, donde ya habían ganado 13 títulos juntos con Barcelona
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Overview

  • Rakitic confirmed his retirement on July 7, announcing on social media that he was ending his professional playing career at age 37.
  • He concludes his career with 887 official appearances, 125 goals, 141 assists and 17 major titles including a Champions League and two Europa Leagues.
  • In a heartfelt farewell video, he paid tribute to Lionel Messi and reflected on his time at Barcelona.
  • Sevilla FC honored him as a club legend after he helped the team win two UEFA Europa League titles and served as captain.
  • Croatian media report he will join Hajduk Split’s sporting management as assistant to director Goran Vucevic.