Ivan Rakitic, Sevilla midfielder, has declared in an interview for Germany that he is comfortable in the Andalusian club and that he hopes to fulfill his contract, but that he would have liked to play in a champion like him Bayern Munich.
In an interview for ‘Sport1’ the Croatian was asked about the possibility of retiring in the Schalke 04, club from which he arrived at Sevilla. “I don't want to look too far ahead. I have a long contract in Seville and I hope I can fulfill it. I want to enjoy the moment now and do my best every day to move the club forward ”, he commented. However, he clarified: “Why not? You can never completely rule out anything. “
What was curious was his answer about an option to have signed for him Bayern Munich in the past. “I really didn't know anything about it. I think it's a shame that my friend brazzo I have made that decision ”, jokes Rakitic, who already seriously admits that he would have liked the experience. “Of course. I would have loved to play for Bayern. It is one of the biggest clubs in the world and I am friends with Manu (Neuer) and Toni (Bayern goalkeeping coach Toni Tapalovic). They are friends for life, part of my family. I would have liked to be with the two of them in a changing room again. Unfortunately it did not happen ”.
Rakitic also referred to the campaign that Sevilla is carrying out. “Sevilla have done a lot of things well in recent years. We fell before him Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and Barça in the Cup, but now we hope that, for the first time in the club's history, we can get into Champions for the second time in a row. This is the great goal for us. We have to learn from many things. We should enjoy the next matches and give it our all ”.
The Balkan also spoke about the disappearance of Jose Antonio Reyes and your memory. “It is a great honor to be able to wear your number. I speak often with his son, who plays in the Real Madrid quarry. He has a lot from his father and he is an incredible talent. A great guy. Hopefully we see another Reyes at the highest level there. When I scored the first goal for him Seville Upon my return, I looked up at the sky and dedicated the goal to José Antonio, his wife, his son and his family. Reyes is always with me ”.