Rafa Marquez, the reserve team manager for FC Barcelona, is reportedly set to leave the club, with Mundo Deportivo and other Spanish outlets confirming the news. Marquez, a former player partnering Carles Puyol, is now likely to join the Mexico national team as a technical assistant for the 2026 World Cup before potentially taking over as the head coach post-tournament. This move comes amidst a crisis in the Mexican national team following a poor showing in the Copa America, with Javier Aguirre expected to lead the team and Marquez to play a significant coaching role. Despite recently extending his contract with Barcelona Atletic, Marquez's departure seems imminent, leaving the team in need of a new coach for the upcoming season, signaling significant changes in both the senior and subsidiary teams at Barcelona.