Dejan Lovren's former teammate and Hajduk Split's president, Luka Modrić's friend, and a former Croatian international football player, Ivan Rakitic, recently shared his thoughts on his career. In an interview, Rakitic talked about his biggest regret, which is related to a transfer deal that fell through.

Rakitic revealed that he was close to signing with Manchester United in 2011. However, the deal ultimately collapsed. He believes that if he had joined Manchester United at the time, his career would have taken a different path. The midfielder thinks that playing alongside top players like Cristiano Ronaldo would have helped him improve significantly.

Rakitic said that rejecting Ronaldo's potential teammate was his biggest career regret. He feels that this opportunity could have made him a better player and helped him achieve more in his career. Despite this, Rakitic remains proud of his accomplishments and the decisions he made throughout his career.

Rakitic's comments provide insight into the what-ifs of his career and the choices he made. His reflections on his past experiences are a reminder that every decision, big or small, can have a significant impact on one's life and career.