Ivan Rakitic said after Sunday’s win over Levante that he thought about leaving Barcelona in the January transfer window because he was not happy with the way he was being treated at the club.
The Croatia international was dropped by previous manager Ernesto Valverde at the start of the season but managed to force his way back into the starting XI before Christmas.
New boss Quique Setien handed Rakitic a start against Levante on Sunday, and the midfielder admitted afterwards he has been having a tough season at the Camp Nou.