Barcelona see former club captain as future first-team manager with Deco left impressed

Barcelona see former club captain as future first-team manager with Deco left impressed FC Barcelona believe Sergio Busquets has the qualities to become an outstanding manager in the future, with director Deco and club executive Bojan Krkic impressed by his football intelligence, leadership and understanding of the club’s philosophy. Indeed, according to Catalunya Radio , the former club captain’s early work with Barça Atletic has strengthened that view, with a first-team managerial role potentially becoming a possibility in five or six years if his coaching career continues to progress.  Deco impressed by Busquets’ tactical understanding and personality Busquets has begun his coaching career with Barcelona’s reserve side, working as an assistant to Juliano Belletti . His initial weeks in the role have reportedly given the club further reason to believe he could develop into a high-level coach.  Deco was particularly impressed during a meeting with the former midfielder , according to the report. Busquets is said to have demonstrated a deep understanding of football, a clear tactical vision and a strong personality, alongside an intimate knowledge of Barça’s philosophy and playing style.  Busquets is currently working as Belletti’s assistant with Barça Atletic. (Photo courtesy: FC Barcelona official website) Those qualities could give him a strong foundation as he transitions from an elite player into a coach. His early work with younger players has also reportedly shown signs of his ability to influence and guide them.  Barcelona believe Busquets could lead the first team in five or six years As such, Barcelona are said to view Busquets as a potential candidate to manage the senior side in around five or six years, provided he continues to develop and makes steady progress in his coaching career.  The former Spain international is still at the beginning of that journey. He joined Belletti’s Barça Atletic staff in August and is preparing to complete his coaching qualifications, gaining practical experience within the club’s structure.   His return to Barcelona offers an opportunity to learn the profession in a familiar environment while working with developing players. The club can assess his progress over time without placing immediate pressure on him to take on a more prominent position.  From successful captain and legend to future first-team manager? (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) For now, the reported long-term possibility of managing the first team remains an ambition rather than a formal succession plan.  Busquets’ playing career gives him a strong starting point: he understands Barcelona’s positional play, has operated under elite managers and knows the expectations that come with the club. And early impressions within the club seem to suggest that he could possess the qualities to one day take over the reins at the Spotify Camp Nou. For now, though, the Catalans remain on track for another successful season under Hansi Flick, while another former midfielder Cesc Fabregas, is being seen as a potential successor for the German.