Even though for Joan Laporta Xavi Hernandez’s decision to leave Barcelona at the end of the season might be “reversible,” the whole scenario changed the moment they were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, it is said that within the club, other options have been analyzed to take over the coaching role, but before this painful elimination, efforts were still being made to convince Xavi to stay. In this context, the name of Rafa Marquez appears again, who benefits from being part of the club’s structure and from the philosophy of belonging that is sometimes sought within the Blaugrana entity.
Sources cited by the same Catalan media state that there is no final decision regarding this, Xavi Hernandez’s departure is not a fact, and it is not certain that Marquez will be the next coach, although the latter has internal support for various reasons.
Another aspect highlighted in Rafa Marquez’s profile is his coaching with the reserve team, with a Barça Atletic currently ranked second in its group in RFEF 1, knowing the elements that make up this team.
Furthermore, considering the club’s current financial situation, Marquez’s figure would not represent a significant expense, so the investment would be directed towards important signings to fulfill the sporting objectives described in the city of Barcelona.
