Ivan Rakitic on Barcelona's Secret to Success: 'When We Smile, The World Enjoys

Updated Wednesday 2 April 2025 12:0
Ivan Rakitic on Barcelona's Secret to Success: 'When We Smile, The World Enjoys
Ivan Rakitic talks Barcelona, Xavi, Flick, Pedri, Yamal, Olmo – ‘If he smiles, we all enjoy’
Ivan Rakitic, a former Barcelona midfielder, recently talked about his memories of the team and expressed how much he loved the Catalan powerhouses.

Rakitic acknowledged that his bond with Barcelona is still strong despite his prior position at Sevilla as he reflected on his six years with the team.

He spoke warmly on his time in Catalonia, saying he will always cherish the experiences and memories he had with the club.

“I loved Barcelona and the Catalans; we experienced a lot together during my six seasons there,” Rakitic said, as reported by SPORT.

On the other hand, he was keen to emphasize his love and thanks for Sevilla.

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Praise for Xavi

Rakitic, who has a great deal of respect for Xavi, had the honor of playing with him while he was at Barcelona.

Rakitic lamented that Xavi had not been provided with the ideal conditions to thrive sooner while considering the renowned midfielder's coaching career.

"Xavi was the ideal coach, therefore I was really sorry. Rakitic remarked, "He had a clear footballing philosophy and knew the club better than anyone."

However, he pointed out that Xavi faced difficult situations, but that he overcame them thanks to his mental toughness and unwavering faith in his strategies.

It was challenging; he had to rely on the children during the most trying time.

“Thank goodness that there was a guy like Xavi, who had that mental strength. He never hesitated. I saw him for many years at Barça.”

On Hansi Flick’s Barcelona

Rakitic, on the other hand, was equally complimentary of Hansi Flick, his current coach at Barcelona.

Flick's style is exciting for the team, Rakitic said, adding, "Every day he is more Barça, and we are going to have a lot of fun with the coach."

He also commended young players like Pedri, who is having an incredible season.

"Pedri exudes confidence; he gets up and down, his legs move in their direction, and the passes come out."

He acknowledged the significance of the young midfield player to the team's performance by saying, "Barça needs a great Pedri, and I think he's having an incredible season."

On Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal

Rakitic also had a good memory of Dani Olmo and admired his versatility. "I really adore Dani. He is quite versatile; he can help out and score goals. For some, the ball goes to him when it burns.

The praise from Rakitic didn't end there; he also praised Lamine Yamal's genius. He commended the teen's football acumen, which is uncommon at this age, saying,

He is incredibly intelligent when it comes to football, which is difficult for someone his age. We all appreciate it when he smiles, which is evidence of Yamal's contagious personality and skill.

Despite starting a new chapter in his career, Rakitic still maintains a close bond with Barcelona, its players, and the club's culture.
 

 

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