Midfielder Ivan Rakitic has revealed that he is "very happy" that Sevilla and Barcelona have come to an agreement regarding his future.

Rakitic played a starring role as Sevilla won the Europa League and finished fifth in La Liga, and after his performances moved him to the brink of a move to the Catalan giants, the Croatian international has admitted that it is his "dream" move.

The 26-year-old told Sport: "I am very happy. This is a dream come true."

The transfer will be completed after Rakitic has returned from the World Cup.