Juventus? Lazio? No, Schalke 04. Ivan Rakitic's future will be in Gelsenkirchen (if there are no last minute change of plans) : "I am happy at Schalke and I would like to stay more time", he said to the German press.

Schalke can now focus on looking for Neuer's heir. He might leave in June and  Timo Hildebrand, now at  Sporting Lisbona, could replace him.