Rafa Márquez and the Mexican Soccer Federation are finalising particulars for the Barcelona B coach to grow to be Javier Aguirre’s assistant with the Mexico nationwide crew, sources advised ESPN.
The 45-year-old would function Aguirre’s assistant for the primary two years of the contract earlier than succeeding him as head coach after the 2026 World Cup.
He had beforehand been a candidate to grow to be the top coach of the Barcelona first-team previous to Xavi’s exit U-turn in April.
Sources advised ESPN {that a} six-year take care of Mexico is “very shut” to being finalised and that Barcelona are conscious of the scenario.
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Márquez had knowledgeable the Catalan membership just a few days in the past that he was going to think about Mexico’s proposal regardless of having not too long ago dedicated to Barcelona B till June 2025.
The previous Mexico worldwide had different proposals however determined to resume his contract at Barcelona in June following a season by which he got here near clinching promotion to the second division.
Sources advised ESPN that Aguirre desires individuals on his employees who perceive his administration model and considers Márquez to be the best particular person to switch him after 2026.
Aguirre can even be joined in Mexico by Toni Amor, his former assistant at Mallorca, and is now on the lookout for a goalkeeping coach to finish his employees.
