Rafael Márquez, the well-known Mexican midfielder who played for the FC Barcelona for 7 years has now departed the Spanish La Liga to move on to the New York Red Bulls in the MLS.

Rafa Márquez is the captain of the Mexican national soccer team, now arrives to New York as part of the franchises efforts to bring in some international talent into its crew. Among this well-known players are Frenchman Thierry Henry, Rafa’s old teammate at Barcelona, and the Colombian Juan Pablo Ángel.

After battling during seven seasons in the Spanish soccer, Marquez became a faster and more aggressive player. He learned new skills that now allow him to play on very distinct positions, as the team’s head coach seems fit. His good performance both as a defender and a creator in the midfield has helped him become a well-known player.

The Mexican player arrives to the MLS trying to bring in as many new ideas and concepts, trying to really make the North American league become much more competitive and professional.

Marquez wants to be part of the booming growth the MLS is experiencing. The Mexican defender acknowledges the large capacity and excellent infrastructure that this league has. Marquez’ main focus is to ensure that the MLS is more powerful and some day come to be as competitive and prestigious as its European counterparts.

Marquez knows that his arrival in the Red Bulls is a big commitment and it might take a while before he can adjust to all the changes. He and his colleagues wonder if he will be able to develop the same level of play he has shown in Barcelona.

For Marquez, playing with the Red Bulls is a great professional challenge in his football career. The presence of Henry and John Paul are incentives for this new era for the player with the Red Bulls.

Marquez is very excited about the great opportunity that he came upon. The Mexican is very pleased to share his knowledge with the rest of his teammates and do a good job within the team and the championship in general.

Márquez well understood that the adaptation process could be a bit complicated. As he has said he is prepared to work hard to quickly overcome this stage and be at his best shape as soon as possible.

The New York Red Bulls took his willingness and his vast experience into account when taking the decision to make him part of the team. With this player, the Red Bulls should have a very complete player in their own half of the field, which can not only defend but bring in some good offensive plays from the midfield.