Sergio Busquets is holding talks with Barcelona about joining the coaching staff at Barca Atletic, according to Sport. The 38-year-old retired as a player at the start of this year.
If an agreement is reached, Busquets would work under Juliano Belletti, who remains in charge of the reserve side ahead of the new Segunda Federacion season.
Why Sergio Busquets Could Return To Barcelona As A Coach
Sergio Busquets visited the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper this week, with the trip initially appearing to be a courtesy call. But discussions have since advanced, with reports suggesting he has already spoken to Barcelona about joining Juliano Belletti’s coaching staff before pre-season begins.
Rather than jumping straight into a head coach role, Busquets is said to want to start within the club’s academy structure, following a path similar to several recent Barcelona coaches.
Why Barca Atletic Is The Perfect Place For Busquets To Start Coaching
Busquets retired from playing on January 1, 2026, closing a first-team career that began in 2008. The Busquets family already has ties to Barca Atletic.
Sergio's father, Carles Busquets, a former Barcelona goalkeeper, currently serves as a match official for the reserve side in the Segunda Federacion. Belletti, meanwhile, brings his own pedigree to the arrangement.
The Brazilian scored the winning goal in the 2005-06 Champions League final against Arsenal during his playing days at the club. Belletti has just renewed his contract to continue leading the second team.
What Sergio Busquets Could Teach Barcelona's Next Generation
The Spaniard graduated from La Masia before becoming one of the finest holding midfielders of his generation, renowned for his positioning and tactical intelligence.
Those qualities could prove particularly valuable in a coaching role, where young players often need guidance on decision-making and positional awareness as much as technical ability. Busquets' experience could also prove invaluable for Barcelona Atletic's young midfielders and wider academy squad.
Young midfielders would have the chance to learn directly from one of the club's greatest players.
Busquets' greatest strength was never his pace or physicality. It was his ability to understand the game before anyone else on the pitch. His awareness of space, body positioning and decision-making allowed him to control matches with minimal touches, making him one of the defining midfielders of his generation.
For Barca Atletic's young midfielders, learning directly from someone who mastered those qualities could accelerate their development.
Technical ability is already a hallmark of La Masia, but understanding when to receive the ball, how to escape pressure and how to dictate the rhythm of a game are lessons that are best taught by players who have performed at the very highest level.
Busquets also represents the pathway every academy player dreams of following. He progressed through La Masia, established himself in Barcelona's first team and spent more than 15 years at the club, winning every major honour available.
His return would give young players daily access to someone who has lived every stage of that journey, from academy prospect to club legend. For aspiring footballers, that kind of mentorship can be just as valuable as any tactical session.