# Ivan Rakitić professional and personal activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ivan-rakiti-professional-and-personal-activities
> Updated: 2026-09-28T18:01:18.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Following his departure from a directorial role at Hajduk Split, former Croatian international Ivan Rakitić returned to Seville, Spain, to prioritize time with his family. While he has received various offers for new professional projects, he indicated he is not in a hurry to accept new challenges.

Shortly after, Rakitić visited Seville ahead of a Nations League match between Spain and Croatia. He expressed emotional ties to the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium due to his history with Sevilla FC and commented on the current state of the Croatian national team, which he described as a ‘new, old Croatia’ undergoing a transition.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Ivan Rakitić visits Seville ahead of Spain-Croatia match

Ivan Rakitić visited Seville ahead of the Spain vs. Croatia Nations League match, expressing pride in playing in his home city and confidence in coach Slaven Bilić.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ivan-rakiti-visits-seville-ahead-of-spain-croatia-match

### 2026-09-25: Ivan Rakitić prioritizes family after leaving Hajduk Split

Former footballer Ivan Rakitić has moved back to Seville, stating he is prioritizing family over new business offers following his departure from a directorial role at Hajduk Split.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ivan-rakiti-prioritizes-family-after-leaving-hajduk-split

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