FC Barcelona is in key weeks of the season. As previously reported, Xavi Hernández would not continue on the bench of the club for next season. Given this decision, Rafa Marquez He would have the opportunity to take over the reins of the first team.
For several months there has been speculation about the possible successor of Xavi Hernández. Although the Spanish strategist does not have bad numbers with the club, the decision would have been Xavi’s own. This is why a large list of candidates to replace him has emerged in the media. But Rafa Márquez has been the chip with the greatest bet.
Although Xavi’s decision has already been made, FC Barcelona still hopes that the Spaniard will back down on this response. In case he doesn’t, the “Kaiser” would be the main candidate.
“In the event that the results are not as expected or the necessary investment for next year does not arrive or that Xavi, for whatever reason, maintains his idea of leaving, Rafa Márquez is the number one option that the club considers“, reported the media Sport.
Signs for the arrival of Rafa Márquez
The former Mexican soccer player directs the Barcelona Atlético. Rafa Márquez has left very good impressions in the reserve team of the Catalan first team. The “Kaiser” is gaining more and more strength because Internally, the leaders refer to him as “our coach.”
“(At FC Barcelona) they have already opted for the Mexican from the subsidiary, whom in private they already call ‘our coach’“added the media.
Rafa Márquez assumed the Barcelona Atlético bench in July 2022. Since then the former Mexican national team player has directed 72 matches. During that number of encounters, the Aztec was able to adapt to the Catalan philosophy and achieved 34 wins, 20 draws and 18 losses.
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