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Ivan Rakitic Says He Wants to Stay at Barcelona Amid Transfer Rumours

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has said he wants to stay at the Camp Nou amid speculation he could leave the club in the January transfer window.

The 31-year-old told Sportske Novosti (h/t Colin Millar of Football Espana) he has not spoken to manager Ernesto Valverde about his future but made it clear he wants to remain with the Catalan giants.

"I have not spoken with Ernesto Valverde. There is nothing to say, I think everything is clear. For me it is important to enjoy football. I am happy to go training in the morning and prepare for the game in the best way possible.