According to Mundo Deportivo, former Barcelona II boss Rafael
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In an interview, he said that it is his dream to coach both the Mexican national team and Barcelona.
Not long ago, Marquez left Barcelona and signed a six-year deal with the Mexican Football Federation. He will first serve as an assistant to veteran coach Javier Aguirre in the Mexican national team, helping to prepare for the 2026 World Cup between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. According to the plan, after the World Cup, Marquez will be promoted to head coach of the Mexican national team, leading the team until the 2030 World Cup.
I have two dreams, one is to become the coach of the Mexican national team and the other is to return to Barcelona one day as a coach," said Marquez in the interview. I need to prepare myself for the next job with the Mexican national team, I trust very much in my ability to work and in Javier's (Aguirre's) leadership, and we will prepare well for the World Cup matches, where our performance will be visible to the whole world."
When asked about the possibility of coaching Barcelona in the future, Marquez said, "Working for the Mexican national team is a step forward for me, and there's no doubt that if I make a mark here, I'll have a better chance of coaching Barcelona."
Marquez's words show his ambition for the future and also demonstrate his deep affection for the Mexican national team and Barcelona. Fans are looking forward to seeing his performance with the Mexican national team and hope that he will have the opportunity to return to Barcelona in the future to renew his glory as a coach.