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Eric Abidal can already return to France this summer, where he is expected to wear the "AS Monaco" jersey, reports "El Mundo Deportivo."
The Monaco team, which has returned to the country's highest league, is simply dominating the player market.
The club owned by Russian businessman Dmitry Rybolovlev has already laid down 70 million euros for the "Porto" safe duo Joao Moutinho and James Rodriguez and lured experienced Ricardo Carvalho from "Real" Madrid. The media claims that Monaco should soon be supplemented by the attacking leader of "Atletico" Madrid, Radamel Falcao.
According to "El Mundo Deportivo," everything is pointing towards the fact that E. Abidal could also wear the "red and white" jersey.
The 33-year-old Frenchman's contract with Barcelona expires on June 30 and it is believed that the Catalans are not planning to offer a new contract to the defender who has recovered after a liver transplant operation. Unofficially, it is said that E. Abidal's physical condition no longer meets the requirements set by Barcelona defenders, but the player himself is not ready to hang up his boots just yet. It is believed that the retired player will return to the Barcelona club and take on the role of ambassador.
On Thursday at 14:00 Lithuanian time, E. Abidal will hold a press conference attended by Barcelona president Sandro Rosell and sports section director Andoni Zubizarreta. It is expected that during the conference, the player will announce his decision.
