Ivan Rakitić is being considered for a position as assistant to the new coach of Barcelona, Hansi Flick. He is not the favorite for the position, with other names like Thiago Alcantara, Marc Bartra, and Javi Martinez also being considered. Barcelona hopes that either Martinez or Rakitić will become the new assistant to Hansi Flick.

Barcelona wants to bring back former Croatian representative Ivan Rakitić as an assistant coach to Hansi Flick. Flick is expected to replace Xavi Hernandez at the end of the season and wants a former club player who speaks German and Spanish to improve communication with the players. Rakitić fits this criteria. He is currently in Saudi Arabia and would have to accept a significantly weaker contract. This option is not likely, but it needs to be checked.