Lyon Want Abidal Return

The French full-back left Lyon to join Barça for €15 million just a year ago but enjoyed only moderate success in his first season in Catalonia.

And while coach Josep Guardiola includes Abidal in his plans for the next season, Barça are reportedly open to listen to offers for the 28-year-old.

Lyon are desperate to see Abidal returning to Stade Gerland as the French champions plan on mounting a serious Champions League challenge.

"Barça's situation is not easy, why shouldn't he want to return? I would like him to return to play for Olympique," said Aulas.

The Lyon president, who was in Barcelona last week, admitted to have enquired the Catalan club about the prospect of signing the left-back, who was sent off in yesterday's Euro clash against Italy.

"I have not spoken directly to Eric, but I was in a meeting with the most important clubs in Europe although I have not got an answer yet," Aulas concluded.


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