Ivan Rakitic Arrives to take Cesc Fabregas' place at FC Barcelona with 5-year deal

Ivan Rakitic has signed for Barcelona on a five-year contract

Croatia international is currently at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

Sevilla captain won the 2013-14 Europa League as a central playmaker

Rakitic is expected to take Cesc Fabregas' place at the Nou Camp

 

 Sevilla captain Ivan Rakitic (floor) celebrates winning the 2013-14 Europa League

 

FC Barcelona confirmed the transfer with a picture of the 26-year-old wearing the club shirt posted on their official Instagram account.

A statement accompanying the picture read: 'FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Ivan Rakitic.

'Ivan Rakitic will sign a contract with FC Barcelona for the next five seasons.