BARCELONA legend Sergio Busquets has taken up his first role in coaching.

The iconic Spanish midfielder, 38, retired from professional football last December after a two-year stint at .

MLS - Inter Miami CF vs Seattle Sounders FCSergio Busquets has landed his first job in coaching Credit: EPA Soccer - Carling Cup - Third Round - Chelsea v Queens Park Rangers - Stamford BridgeHe will join former Chelsea star Juliano Belletti’s staff at Barcelona’s B team Credit: PA:Press Association

But now he is beginning the next chapter of his footballing story as he looks to move into coaching.

It was announced on Monday that the veteran would be joining the coaching staff of ‘s B team, Barca Atletic.

He will join the staff of former star Juliano Belletti at the club.

Belletti was part of the team that won the Premier League in the 2009/10 season under .

His Atletic side currently competes in the fourth division of Spanish football.

And he will hope that the experience of his new assistant will help them stay competitive, with the B team allowed to climb as high as the Segunda division under Spanish FA rules.

Barcelona released a statement announcing the hiring on Monday.

The club wrote: “ joins Barca Atletic as assistant coach from this Monday.

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“After having experienced elite football from the inside for almost two decades, Busquets is starting a new phase at his lifetime club.

“His experience, knowledge and way of understanding the game will become part of Juliano Belletti’s team, with the aim of contributing to the growth and training of the young players in the Barca reserve team.”

Atletic has been a proving ground for some of Barcelona’s most iconic stars, including , , and Busquets himself.

And now it will help kickstart Busquets’ managerial career, with the star set to complete his coaching courses alongside his assistant role with the side.