Ex-Sevilla defender Ivica Dragutinovic has told the Croatian media he expects former Sánchez-Pizjuán idol Ivan Rakitic to end his career back at the Andalusian club.

"He'll play his last season or last two seasons there"

Rakitic, 28, spent three and a half successful years at Sevilla between 2011 and 2014, earning the captaincy and winning a Europa League before joining Barcelona.

Full screen Rakitic became a firm favourite at Sevilla in his three and a half seasons at the club.

And Dragutinovic, who briefly coincided with the Croatia international midfielder in southern Spain, explained to 'Vecernji': "He has a house in Seville and and he'll play his last season or last two seasons at Sevilla."

"He made a profound impression"

"He adapted really well to the city," the retired Serb said of Rakitic, whose wife is from the area. "He made a profound impression there."