37 -year -old footballer, in his social media account, “Dear Football, since the first day of my life has become a part of,” shared with the video announced the retirement decision.
Rakitic said that football is a big part of his life, said the following:
“Football, you gave me more than I dreamed of. You gave me friends, emotions, joy, tears. You gave me a whole life, I will always carry a life with pride.
Rakitic, who played 15 goals in the Croatian National Team 106 times and scored 15 goals, took part in Basel, Schalke 04, Barcelona, Al-Shabab and Hajduk Split during his career.
Barcelona’yla UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Clubs World Cup and four Spain’s La Liga championship Rakitic, Sevilla and two UEFA Europa League championship won.