After having starred a big performance in the position of mediocentro against the Eibar, Ivan Rakitic was one of the focuses of attention this Monday in the Palau of Congressos of Barcelona, during the gala of the 69 anniversary of "MD".
The Croat collected the prize to the Best Sportsman of Team and ensured that it finds in full negotiations for his renewal of agreement. "My dream is to remain me here for ever", left clear the midfield player, that besides kidded from the stage: "Where it is the presi?... I trust the presi", manifested between the laughs of the presents.
"The president and my representative Arturo Channels are in conversations to arrive probably for the two", added, denying the rumours that it had refused the first offer launched by the FC Barcelona. "I have not been able to refuse any offer because we are speaking. I trust to remain me", it resolved the player of the Barça, desirous to follow linked long to the club.
Rakitic, motivated to follow giving the maximum
Simultaneously, it ensured to be "very proud to receive this prize, for me is a bigger motivation to go on". It undid in praises to Leo Messi, Neymar Jr and Luis Suárez: "The three players that have up seems that they are of another world and enjoy a lot of them and if the other can do something to improve it, do it", said.
And, finally, it cleared that it is in the team to "help to achieve all the titles that want, that are many for the best club of the world". Luis Enrique, therefore, has to Rakitic fully motivated and to disposal to contribute his granite of sand to the collective success.