Ivan Rakitic has been issued No. 4 Barcelona, the jersey number previously worn by Pep Guardiola and most recently by Cesc Fàbregas.

Rakitic hopes to become one of Barça's next great midfielders.

“It's special to wear the same number as Pep Guardiola,” Rakitic told a press conference.

“It's an honor to wear the No.4 shirt, he made history as player and coach. I hope to be as successful as him.”