According to a report, the former Mexican defender was contacted by Joan Laporta to return to the club as youth coach
Rafa Márquez was contacted by Joan Laporta for return as technical director in the Barcelona, And is that the former Mexican defender was considered by the new president of the Catalan club to join the Masia and be part of the growth of the Basic Forces of the Spanish club.
According to Sports newspaper of Spain, Marquez is one of Laporta’s priorities in the restructuring of the club, as both have a good relationship, which was key in the presidential election, where the Mexican showed his support during the campaign.
At one of the Michoacan, Sergi Barjuan is also considered, who is another of the key elements for the new directive in the training of young people in the Masia, And is that they appeal to the talent of both to form a new successful project.
even, Rafa Márquez he already had his first experiences as technical director in Europe after he was helmsman of the cadet category of the RSD Alcalá of Spain, position to which resigned in full elections of president of the Barcelona, So speculation increased on his return.
Meanwhile, seconds Sport, Sergi ‘s relationship would be a link between the Boat B and the first team led by Ronald Koeman, so it would be a key piece to know which youth have the desired level to compete in Laliga.
According to the regulations of the Spanish club, the additions of Rafa Márquez and Sergi, who are very close to concretizing according to the report, must be reviewed by José Ramón Alexanco, director of quarry, as well as by Joan Soler, director of grassroots football, in addition to Mateu Alemany.
Rafa Márquez was seven years in the Barcelona where he won despite being part of the sextet the club got in the 2008-09 season.