Abidal’s Barcelona playing days over

Eric Abidal is seeking a new club after being released by Barcelona, but the Frenchman has already been offered an opportunity to return to the Nou Camp.

Abidal’s Barcelona playing days over

Abidal will, at least temporarily, end his six-year association with the club, who decided against offering a new playing contract to the veteran defender just weeks after he made his comeback following a liver transplant.

The former international full-back returned from a year on the sidelines last month and played a cameo role as Barcelona claimed the Primera Division title.

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