Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic admits a move to Barcelona is all but agreed.

The Croatia international was approached by reporters from Sport in Brazil about the transfer.

"I'm excited, it's a dream come true," he confessed.

After training yesterday, Croatia coach Niko Kovac congratulated Rakitic on his move, which is yet to be confirmed by both clubs, but is expected to be rubberstamped this week.

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