Rakitic returns to Sevilla, where he spent three seasons before going to Camp Nou.

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Spanish club Sevilla reached a deal for the return of midfielder Ivan Rakitic on Tuesday.

The club said Rakitic arrives from Barcelona on a contract until 2024.

The 32-year-old Croatian was one of the players that incoming Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said was not in his plans for the future.

Rakitic had played three years with Sevilla before joining Barcelona in 2014, where he had played in nearly 200 matches. He left for Barcelona shortly after helping Sevilla win the 2014 Europa League title.

Rakitic has 149 appearances with Sevilla, with 32 goals and 41 assists.

He also has more than 100 appearances with Croatia, helping the team reach the 2018 World Cup final.

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Rakitic was a regular starter with Barcelona during most of his time with the Catalan club,