Former Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez will return to the club for next season to coach the B team, taking over from Sergi Barjuan.
The appointment hasn't been officially announced yet but terms have been agreed and a deal is in place with the Mexican.
Marquez spent seven years at the Catalan club as a player, winning 12 trophies, including two Champions League titles.
Considered one of the best Mexican players of all time, he played 147 times for his country, scoring 17 goals.
The appointment means that Sergi Barjuan steps aside after taking over in 2021.
He is generally considered to have done a good job, as shown in the number of players making the step up to the first team in his tenure, something which also affected the B team's results on the pitch.
With Barcelona struggling economically and with injuries, the B team was often raided last season to bolster numbers in the first team squad.
The B team was ultimately unable to reach the promotion places and will once again play in the third-tier next season, the Primera Division RFEF.
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Glad he’s able to recover his reputation after being accused of money laundering for a drug cartel.
Faacinotyz
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Building CV for the senior team in next two seasons.
Yeuemnty
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great
ManUnited-Red
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not a hate comment...for the first time respect brother
I only said this because Marquez is Mexican and I’m Mexican as well
zeddlmrsuy
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Orgullo mexicano, good luck there Rafa 🇲🇽
not a hate comment...for the first time respect brother
Jvon
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Love to hear this
Iamdjdan
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Chelsea and Leeds have reached full agreement for Raphinha! Official bid accepted around £60/65m [add ons included]. Main part of amount to be paid immediately. It’s done between clubs. 🚨🔵 #CFC Talks now ongoing on player side on personal terms and contract. Boehly, on it!
Please can you tell me what's the name of the source?
muniain
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Nice guy
Iamdjdan
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Chelsea and Leeds have reached full agreement for Raphinha! Official bid accepted around £60/65m [add ons included]. Main part of amount to be paid immediately. It’s done between clubs. 🚨🔵 #CFC Talks now ongoing on player side on personal terms and contract. Boehly, on it!
zecablortu
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Hopefully Marquez will develop some great defenders there
vacadilopr
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all the best Rafael
fuaaknprz
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Let’s go
Hami66
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I like this one 👌
riadeikst
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one of my favs that time
ManUnited-Red
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Orgullo mexicano, good luck there Rafa 🇲🇽
Yosbeiry
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Yes i love the
Docblmos
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PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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the b team is Barcelona's source of hope this days
RaghibMustafa
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All football users wishes Rafael Marquez a very good luck for future...