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Ivan Rakitic Receives Hero’s Welcome as He Joins Hajduk Split

Ivan Rakitic has been given a hero’s welcome by thousands of fans after joining Croatian side Hajduk Split on a one-year deal with an option for a second. The former Barcelona star mutually agreed to end his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab, where he had been playing since January.

Rakitic, 36, has given up a lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia to return to his home country, where he will be playing for the first time in his career. The midfielder said he made the switch to pursue a “unique opportunity” and to “give something back to Croatia.”

At his unveiling with Hajduk Split, Rakitic was seen holding up the club’s scarf in front of thousands of fans. Videos have gone viral of the club’s supporters welcoming him to the team, with fans letting off flares and cheering as he walked out onto the pitch.

Ivan Rakitic has left the Saudi Pro League to join Croatian side Hajduk Split on a one-year deal

Rakitic is a legend at Spanish side Sevilla, where he played for six seasons and won 13 trophies, including four LaLiga titles, four Copa del Reys, and the Champions League in 2015. He has also played 106 times for Croatia, though retired from international duty four years ago.

Rakitic received a hero’s welcome from thousands of fans as he lifted up the club scarf

Rakitic left Sevilla in January to join Al-Shabab, but his contract was terminated by mutual consent after just six months. He made only eight appearances for the club due to a muscle injury that kept him out for two months.

Fans let off flares with smoke covering the fans that had turned up to see the Croatian legend

Rakitic’s decision to join Hajduk Split has been met with excitement from fans, who are eager to see the Croatian legend in action.

Rakitic’s move to Hajduk Split is seen as a significant coup for the club, which finished fourth in the Croatian First Football League last season.

Rakitic ended his second stint with Sevilla in January to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab

Rakitic’s decision to join Hajduk Split is seen as a significant boost for Croatian football, and fans are eagerly anticipating his debut for the club.

Rakitic enjoyed his best success with Barcelona where he won 13 trophies in six seasons

Rakitic’s move to Hajduk Split is a significant development in Croatian football, and fans are excited to see how he will perform for the club.