Lionel Messi has urged club transfer chiefs to keep Ivan Rakitic
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Ivan Rakitic has impressed under Ernesto Valverde this season
Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic is considering a move to Manchester United or Liverpool
Don Balon also say that Barca talisman Lionel Messi has urged club transfer chiefs to keep Rakitic.
The Argentina superstar sees Rakitic as a crucial part of Barca’s future, with Messi feeling it would be stupid to sell the former Sevilla ace.
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Ivan Rakitic blasts shot into the goal during Barcelona training
Barca are back in action tomorrow night, with Valverde’s side facing Real Sociedad in their final league game of the season.
Rakitic and co were on course to go the season unbeaten, however, a shock 5-4 loss at Levante last weekend stunned the Spanish side, ending their chance to create history.