Barça: a legend back!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Barça: a legend back!

This Monday, FC Barcelona announced the big return of one of its stars from the Guardiola era.

FC Barcelona is rather active in this 2026 summer transfer window. The Spanish champion has recruited Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi and Jesse Bisiwu. Rodri and Joao Cancelo should soon join the Catalans in turn. In terms of departures, Robert Lewandowski, Marc André Ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo and Ansu Fati have packed their bags.

Busquets returns to Barça!

THE Blaugrana will also welcome one of their former legends: Sergio Busquets. Not on the pitch, the former Spanish midfielder having retired at the end of 2025 after his time at Inter Miami. In a press release published this Monday, Barça announced that the 2010 world champion will join the reserve team as assistant coach.

After 722 matches played and 32 trophies won with Barça, he is now Juliano Belletti’s assistant. The Brazilian also wore the colors of Barcelona between 2004 and 2007. He notably scored the winning goal in the 2006 Champions League final against Arsenal. Eight months after his retirement as a player, this is his first experience off the field.

A legacy to pass on

Nine times Spanish champions, three-time Champions League winner, world champion and European champion,
Busi will have the mission of sharing his immense experience at the highest level to the players of FC Barcelona Atletic (previously Barcelona B), which plays in the fourth Spanish division and which counts in its ranks the jewels of the Masiafrom which Sergio Busquets comes.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.