Giuliano Belletti turns 50 and faces another challenge

Giuliano Haus Belletti (Cascavel, Brazil) characteristically imprinted himself in the image of Barca fans with that goal in Paris in May 2006 in the pouring rain — the goal that gave Barcelona their second Champions League trophy in their history. Belletti was only 30 years old at the time.

This is the situation now: two decades later, three days before his 50th birthday, the Barcelona club reminded that it is still faithful to the filial project. According to the club's decision, Belletti will continue as Barca Athletic coach through the 2026/27 season — taking on a new challenge.

Last season saw mixed results for Barça Atlético: the team finished sixth in Segunda Federación Group 3, coming very close to qualifying for the playoffs and ultimately missing out on that opportunity. Focusing on the growth of the club and the training of young players, Beletti now aims to reinvigorate those colts and bring the team up the rankings.

Belletti La Masia 联克 is recognized as a technician of importance — his loyalty is to nurture young talent and give them a chance to progress. The club will be hoping to use his experience from previous opportunities under Filial's watch once again.

Belletti had a stable training squad in place last season; His main assistant was Fran Sanchez, and Pablo Rivas, Ramiro and others served as fitness preparers in the team. The team is Belletti's immediate past as junior A coach.

Expenditures are expected to be higher as the filial exposure is higher during the summer of the project. Belletti has already started squad planning for next season, searching for the necessary transfers to strengthen. The club's main goal is clear: take Barça Atlético to a level worthy of promotion contention and provide the young talent with a path to mainstream success.

This new challenge looks exciting for Belletti; He will get the club's attention and try to further strengthen the affiliate's proposed matchmaking program.