To Keep Stars, Barca May Sell Stars—But Who?
By Sean Whooley
VERDICT: Sell Rakitic
Rakitic would likely command a higher fee than Turan, especially given Premier League interest. The new television deal money makes a large difference, and although they’re just a year apart, Turan’s prime appears closer to its end than Rakitic’s.
Another key piece is the difference in their roles. Turan joined Barcelona knowing he had a steep hill to climb to get playing time, while Rakitic expects to start. Perhaps Turan is comfortable as a reserve, and if that is the case, it would not make sense to sell such a talented backup.
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Rakitic has been wonderful since joining the Catalan club. However, it seems clear that, despite what he says, the end may be near. If Barcelona need to sell a star, it should be the Croatian.