Influential midfielder Ivan Rakitic has informed his team Seville that he wishes to make a switch to the Saudi Pro League. According to reports, the Croat is set to join Al Shabab.
The 35-year-old former Barcelona star has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Al Shabab, who are currently placed 11th in the SPL. "Rakitic has accepted to join Al Shabab in Saudi. It’s just time for formal steps now. Medical booked this weekend. Travel to Saudi expected on Monday," journalist Fabrizio Romano posted on X (formerly Twitter).
🚨🇸🇦 Ivan Rakitić has informed Sevilla, club and his teammates that he’s set to leave.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 27, 2024
Rakitić has accepted to join Al Shabab in Saudi.
It’s just time for formal steps now.
🩺 Medical booked this weekend.
✈️ Travel to Saudi expected on Monday.
Here we go, coming soon 🇭🇷 pic.twitter.com/VNW5XjkYjg
Rakitic is not the first top-tier star to migrate to Saudi from La Liga. Real Madrid star Karim Benzema lead the list of players to make a switch to the Asian country to join the ranks of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Ruben Neves amongst others.
Sevilla, meanwhile, is living a nightmare. They are struggling at 17th in the Spanish top league -- just a point clear of the relegation zone. They are up against Osasuna next on Sunday -- two days after being eliminated from the Copa del Rey by Atletico Madrid.
