- Rakitic doesn't think Barcelona are signing de Jong to replace him.
- The Croat is happy that a good player is joining Barcelona.
- Rakitic points out that de Jong features in a slightly different role than his.
Ivan Rakitic welcomes the signing of Frenkie de Jong, despite sharing the similar role on the pitch with the Dutchman, the Croat revealed in the interview with Mundo Deportivo.
"I'm glad Barca signed de Jong," said Ivan when asked about the Dutch midfielder joining Barcelona. "First of all, he's a young kid who plays great football. I'm happy the club is making this club stronger. Every good player can come to Barca, I'll be happy. But, I'm convinced de Jong is not coming for my position, because it's occupied."
Moreover, Rakitic is convinced that he won't be competing with Frenkie for the playing time because their respective roles and positions differ:
"However, I wish him good luck. I respect him. Besides, he plays in a different position that isn't mine, so I don't get why people are saying de Jong is replacing me. Even in his club and national team, he plays in a different position.
"I'm glad he's coming. De Jong is welcome here and I hope he enjoys his time at Barca," concluded the Croatian midfielder.
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