Man Utd target Ivan Rakitic and stunning wife Raquel stay in shape with joint beach workout
BARCELONA midfielder Ivan Rakitic has been gearing up for the new season by working out with his wife Raquel Mauri on the beach.
The 31-year-old took to Instagram where he showed his 15.5 million followers his unconventional methods of training - with his partner having to hold his ankles.
Rakitic can be seen doing a press up as Raquel clutches his legs, with the brunette beauty in turn doing a squat.
Another snap that the Croatian international uploaded showed him holding his wife up in the air, who was balancing on his hands and feet.
Rakitic - who has two kids with Raquel - married the Spaniard in 2015.
He revealed last year that he had asked her out "20 or 30 times" before he was finally allowed to take her on a date.
The former Sevilla star has reportedly been chased by Manchester United this summer.
It has been claimed that the Red Devils have made two enquiries to the Blaugrana about the availability of the player.
Barcelona reportedly value the 2018 World Cup runner-up at £45million.
According to Spanish media, Barca could offer Rakitic to Paris Saint-Germain in exchange for Neymar, but the 2015 Champions League winner is understood to be happy in Catalonia.
Rakitic joined the club in 2014 from Sevilla and has made 268 appearances - helping the club win four La Liga titles and four Copa del Rey's.