A vice-world champion in Saudi Arabia

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By: Manu Tournoux

A vice-world champion in Saudi Arabia

While Sevilla FC is in difficulty this season, Ivan Rakitic will join the Saudi club Al-Shabab.

Another big name in football is set to join Saudi Arabia. A major midfielder in European football in recent years, Ivan Rakitic is on the verge of leaving Spain, according to several media, including Relevo.

The 35-year-old Croatian, world vice-champion in 2018, is stopping at leaving Sevilla FC, where he was a regular starter since the start of the season, with 18 La Liga matches and 6 Champions League matches on the clock.

The former Barcelona player should sign a nice contract with Al-Shabab, the club of Romain Saïss, Yannick Carrasco and Habib Diallo. It was with this club that José Mourinho was linked after his dismissal from AS Roma.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.