Chelsea lodge enquiry for Barcelona midfielder as contract dispute rolls on

[James 5,381]

Ivan Rakitic’s contract situation at Barcelona looks precarious, with Chelsea thought to be one of several teams interested in signing him. Rakitic was already considered one of the best midfielders in La Liga prior to his transfer to the Nou Camp, but his name has rung out around European football since making that step up. […]

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[Vesper 30,538]

24 minutes ago, Jim said:

Ivan Rakitic’s contract situation at Barcelona looks precarious, with Chelsea thought to be one of several teams interested in signing him. Rakitic was already considered one of the best midfielders in La Liga prior to his transfer to the Nou Camp, but his name has rung out around European football since making that step up. […]

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Rakitic is 31yo in 3 weeks.

It is a no starter.

These reporters who keep pushing this as a buy simple are ignorant (wilfully so?) of our contractual policy in regards to 30yo's and over.

[OneMoSalah 8,954]

1 hour ago, Vesper said:

Rakitic is 31yo in 3 weeks.

It is a no starter.

These reporters who keep pushing this as a buy simple are ignorant (wilfully so?) of our contractual policy in regards to 30yo's and over.

Hes a brilliant player though. Age goes against him but has plenty to offer the right club.

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54 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said:

Hes a brilliant player though. Age goes against him but has plenty to offer the right club.

I woukd take him on a one year loan with an option for 2nd year. Zero chance he or Barca would do that though. CMF's (like Rakitic), GK's (obviously), backup strikers and trequartistas are positions I am comfortable with 30 to 32, 33yo players at. GK's even older. And of course genetic freaks like CR7, Messi, Totti, Maldini, Fernandinho, and Alves.