Ivan Rakitic has told reporters Barcelona's decision not to hand him a new contract this season won't change his feelings toward the club amid speculation Manchester United and Chelsea are monitoring the situation.
As reported by Onda Cero (h/tTalkSport), club president Josep Maria Bartomeu has denied Rakitic's request for a new deal, saying it won't happen this season. That has alerted the Premier League giants.
Per beIN Sports (h/t Sport), Rakitic addressed Bartomeu's comments after the Blaugrana's 4-0 UEFA Champions League win over PSV:
"I don't want to ask for anything.