Barcelona have confirmed that club legend Sergio Busquets has returned to the club and will work as assistant coach with Juliano Belletti's Barça Atlètic side.

Busquets was spotted back at the club earlier this summer, and it has now been confirmed that the 38-year-old will take up his new role as an assistant coach, marking a happy homecoming for one of the most decorated midfielders in the club's history.

Official confirmation

The club issued the following statement: "Sergio Busquets joins Barça Atlètic as assistant coach from this Monday. The Barça legend is joining Juliano Belletti's team to bring his experience and football knowledge to the Barça team while he completes his coaching course."

"In this way, Busquets returns to the Club three years after putting an end to his time as a first team player. After 15 seasons defending the Barça shirt, the player from Badia del Vallès continued his career at Inter Miami, where he played for two and a half seasons before announcing his retirement from the pitch."

Welcome home, Busi

Busquets hung up his boots at the end of the MLS season last December after a distinguished spell in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. The move brings him full circle back to the club where he established himself as one of the finest holding midfielders of his generation.

His return has been warmly welcomed by supporters, with many describing it as a great signing for the coaching setup as he begins his new chapter under Belletti at Barça Atlètic.