Ivan Rakitić said goodbye to Hajduk, and the Split club immediately responded
Ivan Rakitić has completed his tenure as technical director of Hajduk Split after his contract expired on June 30, 2026. The club officially announced this through their channels, expressing gratitude for his contributions both as a player and in his administrative role. Rakitić joined Hajduk as a player, fulfilling a long-held dream of playing for the club, and later transitioned into a leadership position where he contributed significantly to the development of the team. Despite ending his term as technical director, he remains part of the Hajduk family and continues to represent the club internationally as an ambassador. Rakitić began his career at Basel’s youth academy, played for Schalke, Sevilla, and Barcelona, winning major trophies including the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona in 2014/15. He was a key member of Croatia’s national team, earning 106 caps and scoring 15 goals, including a silver medal at the 2018 World Cup. After retiring from playing, he briefly played for Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab before joining Hajduk, where he eventually took on the role of technical director.
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Ivan Rakitić has completed his tenure at Hajduk Split after two years and is returning to Sevilla, where he will continue his career off the field. While he remains an ambassador for Hajduk, his role will shift significantly, focusing on sports management rather than playing. Rakitić is preparing for a new phase in his career by enrolling in the UEFA Executive Master for International Players program, aimed at former athletes transitioning into sports leadership roles. He has already participated in UEFA-related training programs connected to football management. During his time at Hajduk, Rakitić experienced both playing and advisory roles, gaining insight into decision-making processes within a club. Although he has not yet taken on a coaching position, Rakitić aims to stay involved in football through potential roles such as sports director or board member.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses solely on Ivan Rakitić’s transition from player to sports management, detailing his educational pursuits and career moves. There is no political commentary, framing, or bias evident in the content. The information presented is neutral and centered around his professional journey.
Ivan Rakitić je formalno pozdravio Hajduk Split nakon dvije godine u klubu, uz ističuće emocije, ali odlučio je ostati u Splitu i vratiti se u Sevillu, gdje će živjeti. Njegova obitelj također se vraća u Španjolsku, gdje je njihov stalni dom. Rakitić trenutno studira nogometni menadžment pod okriljem UEFA-a, a njegova uloga tehničkog direktora u Hajduku bila je dio tog procesa. UEFA je zainteresirana za njegovo nastavljeno surađivanje, a postoji velika vjerojatnost da će se dogovoriti s Nyonom i prihvatiti posao u sklopu UEFA-e. Rakitić je izrazio želju za mirnijim životom s porodicom u Sevilli, a njegovi planovi usredotočeni su na karijernu tranziciju, a ne na trenersku karjeru.
Bias read (Center): Čak i ako se tematski fokusira na sport, tekst opisuje promjenu karijere ključnog sportskog lijesa, što ima političke implikacije zbog njegove uloge u europskoj nogometnoj komuniteti. Međutim, tekst ne prikazuje jasno straničan stav, već neutralno objašnjava promjenu karijere i potencijalne buduće z
Ivan Rakitić has completed his tenure as technical director of Hajduk Split after his contract expired on June 30, 2026. The club officially announced this through their channels, expressing gratitude for his contributions both as a player and in his administrative role. Rakitić joined Hajduk as a player, fulfilling a long-held dream of playing for the club, and later transitioned into a leadership position where he contributed significantly to the development of the team. Despite ending his term as technical director, he remains part of the Hajduk family and continues to represent the club internationally as an ambassador. Rakitić began his career at Basel’s youth academy, played for Schalke, Sevilla, and Barcelona, winning major trophies including the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona in 2014/15. He was a key member of Croatia’s national team, earning 106 caps and scoring 15 goals, including a silver medal at the 2018 World Cup. After retiring from playing, he briefly played for Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab before joining Hajduk, where he eventually took on the role of technical director.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on the professional career and transition of Ivan Rakitić within a football club, which is primarily a sports-related matter. While there is some mention of his role in the club's administration, the framing remains neutral, focusing on his achievements and contributions rather t
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