Ivan Rakitic has pushed aside strategies he would depart Barcelona following the appearance of Andre Gomes from Valencia.
Miquel Sors, who used to be believed to be probably the most Croatia worldwide's representatives, fuelled hypothesis that Rakitic might depart Camp Nou prior on Friday with a cryptic tweet announcing "it is time to go" after Barcelona's announcement that they'd reached an agreement to sign Gomes.
However, Rakitic has made it clear he is focused on the 2016-17 campaign with Barcelona, stressing Sors is just not his agent.
"Getting able for the brand new season and really up for it," the 28-year-old tweeted alongside a photo of him in the gymnasium.
"by the way, my only agent is Arturo Canales."
Rakitic joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2014 and has given that developed right into a key determine at the Catalans, helping them to the treble in his first season and the home double in 2015-16.
The former Schalke star faces competition from Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Arda Turan, Rafinha, Sergi Samper, Sergi Roberto, Denis Suarez and Andre Gomes for a situation in midfield in the new season.