Juliano Belletti is set to become the new manager of Barca Athletic following the departure of Rafael Marquez.
‘Ufabet Sport’ reported on Monday that Barcelona are considering appointing 48-year-old former right-back Juliano Belletti to take over at Barca Athletic from Rafael Marquez. Who left to become assistant to new Mexico national team coach Javier Aguirre.
Marquez only extend his contract with the club until 2025 a few weeks ago. But when the 45-year-old receive an offer from the Mexican FA. He decide to leave to become Aguirre’s right-hand man. And is set to become the permanent head coach of the Mexico team after the 2026 World Cup.
Therefore, Barcelona need to find a new coach for Barca Athletic for the pre-season preparations and the club is expect to choose someone like Belletti to take on the role.
Belletti, who played for Barcelona between 2004 and 2007. Was a hero as the Blaugrana won the Champions League in 2006. He returned to the club as assistant coach of the Under-19s in 2023. Before stepping up to become Marquez’s assistant last season. And is now the favourite to become the new boss of Barca Athletic.
Belletti arrived back at the club as an ambassador in recent years. But last season joined Marquez’s staff as a coach for Barca Atletic in January. The Brazilian was then set to take over the under-19 side. But it looks as if he will move up even more quickly.
It is believe that Marquez was disappoint not to have been give charge of the first team this summer, over Hansi Flick. Indeed, ยูฟ่าเบท when Belletti arrive on his staff earlier this year. Some interpret it as Marquez’s staff being add to in order to give him more support to take over from Xavi Hernandez.