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Barcelona president Laporta in talks with Marquez, Sergi about coaching returns

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is adding two greats to the La Masia academy staff.

Sport says former Mexican international and Blaugrana defender, Rafael Marquez, is set to re-join the club in a coaching capacity.

Marquez was personally contacted by Laporta, and it's well known that the two have an excellent relationship.

Sergi Barjuan has also been handed a role as Laporta hopes to put La Masia back at centre stage in the club's future.

Sergi is available having enjoyed an impressive senior coaching career since retirement.

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