Rafa Márquez on his future at FC Barcelona B: “If something higher comes up we would have to analyze

After the bucket of cold water he received FC Barcelona B with its defeat in the final of the Playoffs for promotion to the Second Division on Sunday against Córdobanow there is concern about the possible continuity of the Mexican coach Rafa Márquez on the bench of the Barça reserve team.

The “Kaiser of Michoacán” spoke at a press conference after the setback suffered against Córdoba (2-1) in the second leg of the series in which they had already tied (1-1) in the second leg and made it clear that On his part there is a desire to stay although he is not closed to the possibility of a new challenge.

“There is a very good relationship with the club. I am happy and they are happy. It’s simply to see if we can reach an agreement.”commented Rafa Márquez, who at the time was considered an option to replace Xavi Hernández at the head of the first team.

After the arrival of the German Hansi Flick, that door closed for the moment but other doors could open for the Mexican coach away from the Catalan team. Interest from teams in acquiring his services has been reported, one of them Real Oviedo, which will play in the Second Division next season.

“We have to see if along the way something doesn’t come up, perhaps higher. It has been two very good years here, with a lot of learning. We will talk about it these days”highlighted the coach, leaving the door open to take advantage of any tempting offer that may appear before agreeing with FC Barcelona B.

Rafa Márquez, who joined the culé team’s subsidiary team in 2022, also highlighted that his priority is to continue developing his career on the bench, but not without once again remembering that he is attentive to the possibility that a good opportunity may arise to continue his growth. on another team.

“I have to continue learning, but if something important comes up higher up, I would have to analyze it”highlighted the Mexican who did not hesitate to acknowledge that he feels very comfortable within the Barça team with whom he maintains the hope of taking over the reins of the first team at some point.

“I’m not in a hurry to have to choose something that may not convince me and I prefer to stay here. “I am very open to what we talk about with Barcelona, ​​giving it priority.”commented the coach who has stayed with the culés on two occasions on the verge of achieving promotion to the Spanish Second Division.

Rafa Márquez, at 45 years old, hopes to continue developing his career on the bench, which he arrived at after a brief stint in the offices as a sports director in Mexican soccer after his retirement as a player in 2018.

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