Ivan Rakitic has handed Sevilla a major boost by revealing that he wants to sign a new long-term contract with the Spanish outfit.
The Croatian midfielder is regarded as one of the best talents in La Liga, with Manchester United and Liverpool both linked with his services in recent months.
However, the 25-year-old has insisted that he is "happy in Sevilla" and is ready to extend his current deal, which expires in 18 months.
"People know I'm happy in Sevilla, I'm really not under any pressure, my team-mates and all coaches see that I give my all on the pitch," he told Spox.
"I'm enjoying football here, I really love life in this city, so it is a great honour that there are signs of a new contract and that the board is really ready to sign me for an even longer period. We'll see what happens."
"Am I attracted to England? At this point about Sevilla I don't care about another country, about another club."
Rakitic has scored 10 times and registered 11 assists this season.
Matt Law
