Eric Abidal to quit Barcelona next summer

Popular Barcelona defender Eric Abidal could be set to quit the Nou Camp next summer, as talks over a new contract appear to have stalled. The Frenchman wants a two or three year deal, but Barca are only offering one year contracts to the defender.

David Venditelli, the agent of Abidal, admitted that talks were not going too well: 


"Today we have a proposition with a bonus for each match played, and we don't want a contract like that.


"We want a permanent contract without variables. Not because of economic issues but more to show recognition and confidence in Abidal. Although they have behaved exceptionally with us, we are entitled to have our desires on the new contract.


"We have a very good relationship with the club, but we have not yet found the solution. It is true that as time passes, the risk increases of Abidal leaving Barcelona. In early December, we have another meeting. Abidal wants to stay here and retire here.''