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Barcelona B boss Márquez edges nearer to Mexico function – sources

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Rafa Márquez and the Mexican Soccer Federation are finalising particulars for the Barcelona B coach to develop into Javier Aguirre’s assistant with the Mexico nationwide group, 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 develop into the pinnacle coach of the Barcelona first-team previous to Xavi’s exit U-turn in April.

Sources advised ESPN {that a} six-year cope with Mexico is “very shut” to being finalised and that Barcelona are conscious of the state of affairs.

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 lately 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 through which he got here near clinching promotion to the second division.

Sources advised ESPN that Aguirre needs folks on his workers who perceive his administration fashion and considers Márquez to be the best particular person to exchange him after 2026.

Márquez gained 147 caps with Mexico throughout his taking part in profession and shares the report for showing in 5 World Cups.

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 workers.