Sergio Busquets Joins Barcelona Athletic Coaching Staff with Oriyan Goren Set to Play

Sergio Busquets, one of the most prominent footballers of the 21st century, has officially joined the coaching staff of Barcelona Athletic as an assistant coach alongside Juliano Balti. This team serves as the reserve squad for FC Barcelona, where Israeli player Oriyan Goren is expected to play in the upcoming season. Busquets, who rose through Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, spent 15 years with the senior team, debuting in the 2008/09 season. During his tenure, he won nine league titles and seven cups, establishing himself as a key figure in one of football's greatest teams.

Busquets' move into coaching follows a tradition of former Barcelona players starting their managerial careers with the club's lower-tier teams. Notably, his former coach Pep Guardiola also began by managing Barcelona's reserve team before becoming one of football's most successful managers. This transition marks a new chapter for Busquets as he supports the development of young talents like Goren within the Barcelona system.