‘Confidential’ report claims how Barcelona convinced player to stay at Camp Nou

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has been repeatedly linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Sport’s ‘Confidencial’ report on Saturday claims the Ligue 1 winners are willing to offer €90m to secure the Croatian international’s signature, and also improve his salary.

Despite receiving a strong offer for their player from PSG, the Blaugrana are confident the 30-year-old’s future lies at the Camp Nou.

The Catalan newspaper explains the La Liga winners have ‘carried out intensive talks’ with the player and his agent so that the former continues with Ernesto Valverde’s side, and he still has three years left on his contract.

Barcelona have strengthened their squad and have used that to their advantage while convincing Rakitic and his camp that he will have more opportunities to win trophies with his current employer. 

Earlier reports suggested the former Sevilla man was promised his wages will be increased during talks, but that has been rubbished by Sport.