Rakitic shares that he was tempted by the opportunity to play in Italy, but ultimately chose not to pursue it. He admits that this decision is his biggest regret, one that has stayed with him throughout his career.

Rakitic's career has been marked by notable achievements, including over 300 games played for Barcelona and Sevilla, as well as 106 caps for the Croatian national team.

Now, as he begins his new role as football director at Hajduk Split, Rakitic