Barça welcomes legend Sergio Busquets as Barça Atlètic assistant
On a bright Monday at the Ciutat Esportiva, Sergio Busquets stepped onto the Barça Atlètic training pitch, officially returning to the club he left three years ago. The former FC Barcelone midfielder has been appointed assistant coach, marking his first coaching role with the Blaugranas.
From Inter Miami to the Bench
After ending his playing career at Inter Miami, where he featured for two and a half seasons, Busquets hung up his boots and began planning his next step. Après avoir terminé sa carrière à l’Inter Miami, Busquets turned his focus to coaching. His time in the United States added a different perspective to the Spanish defensive midfielder’s understanding of the game.
Rodri is expected in Barcelona within the next hours, but Busquets is not returning to serve as a field replacement. The club clarified that his role is purely on the coaching staff, not as a backup player.
Assistant to Juliano Belletti
The Catalan legend was named on Monday as assistant to Juliano Belletti at Barça Atlètic, the reserve side of the club. Belletti will lead the team while Busquets provides his experience from years at the highest level.
Through this new position, the former defensive midfielder will pass his high‑level experience to the young talents of the reserve squad. He will work daily with players aspiring to break into the first team, offering tactical insight and professional habits.
It also represents the first step in his conversion to coaching, as he continues his training to obtain a formal coaching diploma. The club supports his educational progress alongside his on‑field duties.
« Sergio Busquets rejoint le Barça Atlètic en tant qu’entraîneur adjoint dès ce lundi. La légende du Barça intègre l’équipe de Juliano Belletti pour apporter son expérience et son savoir-faire footballistique, tout en terminant sa formation d’entraîneur. »
Continuing the Barça Legacy
Having etched his name into Barça history as a player, Busquets now prepares to write a new page from the bench. The appointment underscores the club’s tradition of integrating former legends into its future development.