Ivan Rakitic admits talk of Andres Iniesta leaving Barcelona is a concern.
The Barca captain has again been linked with a mega bucks move to China this month before their transfer window shuts.
Asked about Iniesta's situation, Rakitic conceded: "Yes, it scares me, and a lot. And I do not want to think he could go.
"For all that he means for all the Catalans, for everything he's doing on the field, also outside, in the dressing room, for me he's a very important person, a great friend, and the only thing I can say is that I hope he's here for many years with us.
"But what I want is, as a great friend, is that he is happy, enjoying, and that he decides with his heart, and what he decides I will always be at his side."