"In fact, Marquez has recently admitted that although he is focused on succeeding with the Mexican team, his long-term goal is to join Barcelona. "I wouldn't diminish the value of the national team and the work you can do in a World Cup, which the whole world sees," he said (h/t Diario AS), highlighting the scope of the Mexico opportunity. "Both as an assistant coach now and as a coach in the next World Cup cycle, that's my main showcase," he added."
"With almost 250 competitive appearances for Barcelona, Marquez was considered one of Barcelona's defenders no more than a decade and a half ago. Since then, the Mexican legend has kept close ties with Barcelona, even coaching the Barça Atletic team for two years between 2022 and 2024, before abruptly leaving the team. Now, the former defender is gunning for the top job at Barcelona, although he has a longer time horizon and any opportunity might not come at least before the next big international event."
Rafael Marquez currently serves as assistant coach of the Mexican national team and will replace Javier Aguirre as head coach after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as stipulated in his contract and confirmed by the Mexican football federation. Marquez regards the Mexico role as an ideal platform to showcase tactical ability, treating both his assistant role and the next World Cup cycle as his main showcase. Marquez made nearly 250 competitive appearances for Barcelona, coached Barça Atletic from 2022–2024, has maintained close ties with the club, and aims for a future managerial role at Barcelona.
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