The Catalans have continued their support for the Frenchman as they are ready to offer a contract renewal once he returns to action.
Barcelona’s vice president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, has expressed that the club will offer Eric Abidal a new contract once his fitness issues are behind. The Spaniard added that the veteran defender is an experienced athlete and an important part of the squad.
According to the official, Abidal’s contract is ready and waiting for him. He asserted that the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-Lyonnais-c40130 will only need to sign his new deal, right after he has played his first game for La Blaugrana upon his return.
The French international was ruled out of action late in the last season after physicians declared that he will have to endure a liver transplant. This was not the first time that the footballer had to go under the knife.
Abidal’s problems started in 2010 when he was diagnosed with a tumour in his liver. Consequently, he was sidelined and had to spend an extended amount of time without being allowed on the pitch.
Fortunately, the removal of the tumour went successful and soon enough, the footballer was deemed fit to play again.
However, things became complicated for the Barca number 22 last season once again as his doctors determined that only a liver transplant will fix his problems permanently.
Once again the footballer faced surgery and once again it was a success. However, he has not been able to return to action until now.
Nevertheless, the player is making good progress with his recovery and has already trained with the first team. He has often expressed that he has an immense desire to feature for the Catalan giants again.
It appears as though Barca are also ready to give this chance to the 33-year-old according to their vice-president.
"Abidal's contract renewal is all ready, and he will put ink to paper once he has played his first game again,” Bartomeu told Rac-1.
The French footballer was allowed to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy the last time they triumphed in the tournament in 2010.
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