Ivan Rakitić has expressed his satisfaction with his current club Al-Shabab and is considering extending his contract if all goes well. He mentioned that he's very happy, contributing a lot to the club and his teammates, which is why he joined in the first place. He also mentioned that moving to Saudi Arabia was a big change and he misses his city, club, people and friends in Sevilla. However, he's very satisfied with his life in Riyadh. He described the city as spectacular, with kind and open people, and he's learning about the history of Saudi Arabia. His family is also happy and settled there. He's played five matches since he joined Al-Shabab and is currently recovering from a minor muscle injury. He expressed pride in being part of the league's growth.

Ivan Rakitić is planning to extend his contract with Al-Shabab if everything goes well. He is satisfied with his role in the club and life in Riyadh. He moved from Sevilla to Al-Shabab in January and signed a contract until the summer of 2025.

Croatian footballer Ivan Rakitić said on Thursday that he will extend his contract with Saudi club Al-Shabab 'if everything goes well' as he is satisfied with his role in the club and life in Riyadh. Rakitić, a 36-year-old midfielder, left Sevilla in January and signed a contract with Al-Shabab until the summer of 2025. He said that moving to Saudi Arabia, an oil-rich country that has been spending a lot of money on football in recent years, was a 'big change'. He mentioned that he misses his city, club, people, and friends in Sevilla where he won the Europa League in 2014 and 2023. However, he said he is very satisfied with his life in Saudi Arabia, describing the city as spectacular and the people as kind and open. He also expressed his surprise at the talent of the local players. Rakitić has played five matches since he joined Al-Shabab. He currently has a 'minor muscle injury that needs to be healed', but he should return to the field soon.