Ivan Rakitic has expressed his happiness at joining Barcelona this summer.

The Croatian midfielder moved to the Camp Nou from Sevilla during the transfer window and has impressed during his first few weeks with the Catalan outfit.

"I came to Barcelona to enjoy my football, to work hard, to give my best, to help the team, to share the locker room with some of the best players in the world," he told reporters.

"Every day I have smile on my face as I go to training and that is most important thing."

The 26-year-old has started both of the club's league games this season.