Rakitic: Yamal will become the best player in the future, Modric won the love of fans

On May 28, after Barcelona announced that Yamal's contract was renewed until 2031, former Barcelona player Rakitic talked about Yamal's new contract and his regret for Modric's departure from Real Madrid in an interview.

Rakitic talked about this new contract: "Today is a special day for everyone, and we want to congratulate the Chairman and everyone on their efforts. This kid wants to stay in Barcelona and the Chairman makes this possible, it's like winning another championship. We will continue to enjoy his performance, and he may be the best player in the next few years."

Croatian talked about the game burden of the 17-year-old: "I want to see him play as much as possible and keep him playing for the national team now. Hope he is happy, he knows when he needs a break, but he wants to play and enjoy the game, he has won the love of Barcelona fans and football enthusiasts."

When asked how Yamal will deal with difficult moments in the future, Raki Tichi said: "He will deal with it in the best way, he has the best people around him, and Barcelona is taking care of him, so he doesn't need to worry. Difficult moments will definitely come, which is normal, but before that, he just needs to take care of himself, avoid off-field problems, and keep himself in self."

Finally, Rakitic talked about his friend Modric's farewell to leave Real Madrid: "It makes me very sad because we all want to continue to appreciate his performance, and it is difficult to imagine that Real Madrid without him."

"He is very different and he has been loved by everyone. I talked with him in March and it can be seen that he is very devoted. Modric needs Real Madrid, and Real Madrid needs Modric. I hope he can continue to enjoy football, he is very happy now, and that's the most important thing."