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The Blues will look to reshuffle their team at the end of the season, while Maurizio Sarri intends to strengthen.
And Rakitic is among the first on the list of Italians.
Spanish release sport The Croatian international is becoming the replacement for Cesc Fabregas who left for Monaco this month.
Chelsea boss Sarri made it clear that he wanted to add depth to the midfield.
The Blues were tied to Leandro Paredes and Nicolo Barella this month, but neither man finished his move before Thursday's deadline.
Rakitic could choose to leave Barcelona at the end of the season.
It was after the Catalan club that recruited Frenkie de Jong from Ajax, although he does not officially go to Camp Nou before the summer.
Barca may also wish that Rakitic's salary be deducted from his overall bill in order to free up funds to make more signatures.
Rakitic said he was ready to fight for his place in Barcelona.
"If I'm here [at Barcelona]is to play, he said.
"If anything needs to change, we'll talk. I have a lot of confidence. I know what I can give. I know who I am.
"I want to be here and, if I can renew, stay here even more years.
"I'm really happy here, everyone knows it, especially the president [president]. I have nothing else to say. "
Rakitic has appeared 30 times for Barcelona this season.
The 30-year-old scored three goals and provided six badists in all competitions.
When asked if De Jong's arrival could force him out, Rakitic added, "That's a good question for the Mister." [manager] or the "president".
"I'm 30 and I'm in the best moment of my career. I want to enjoy football and Barca. "
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