Barcelona confirmed that Rafael Márquez has left his position as coach of the Atlètic “B” team to take on the role of assistant for the Mexican national team.
After making 242 appearances and winning every trophy possible for the club, the 45-year-old returned to Barça two summers ago, but has now decided to become number 2 to Javier Aguirre, who will be appointed Mexico coach for a third time in the coming years. days.
Márquez played and captained his country under Aguirre during his two previous spells, each of which resulted in World Cup qualification.
In total, the former defender played in a joint-record five World Cups, as well as earning 147 caps.
Mexico are in a changing situation at the moment, having failed to reach the knockout stages of the Copa América, which led to the dismissal of Jaime Lozano. It followed a similarly disappointing performance at the 2022 World Cup.
By recruiting and bringing together two of their biggest names, there will be hope that things can improve at the next World Cup, which Mexico is co-hosting, just two years away.
