Sergio Busquets returns to Barcelona as assistant coach for Atletic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:38 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Barcelona has announced the appointment of Sergio Busquets as assistant coach for Barca Atletic. The club confirmed that the former player will join Juliano Belletti’s coaching staff starting Monday. Busquets, a legendary figure at Barcelona, returns to the club after his retirement from professional play, having ended his career in December at Inter Miami. He will bring his extensive experience to the team while he completes his coaching course.
- •Sergio Busquets appointed assistant coach for Barca Atletic.
- •He joins Juliano Belletti’s staff at the club.
- •Busquets retired from professional football in December 2025.
- •He played 15 seasons for Barcelona before moving to Inter Miami.
- •The appointment starts Monday, August 21.
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Sergio Busquets returns to Barcelona as reserve team assistant coach
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Sergio Busquets appointed assistant coach at Barcelona Atletic
"FC Barcelona have officially confirmed that former midfielder and club legend Sergio Busquets has returned to the club as an assistant coach for the reserve team, Barça Atletic.The former club captai...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 10:50 AMConfirmed: Sergio Busquets returns to Barcelona as reserve team assistant coach
FC Barcelona have officially confirmed that former midfielder and club legend Sergio Busquets has returned to the club as an assistant coach for the reserve team, Barça Atletic.The former club captai...
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 10:38 AMSergio Busquets appointed assistant coach at Barcelona Atletic
What a great signing.
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