In 2014, after returning heroically from liver cancer, he had already made the choice to stop his playing career and say goodbye to the supporters. Back as leader in June 2018, the former number 22 will not have held up the defeat against Bayern.
The former Camp Nou idol had been in the hot seat for many months already after his clash with star Lionel Messi. To express himself, the former side did not choose the light of the cameras or the written press. On social networks, he sent an open letter to tell his truth to him.
“Over the past two years, I have tried to make changes that I thought were very important for the future of the first team. But despite my conviction and my insistence, I failed“he explains sincerely.”This second goodbye comes to end two years where I tried to work to make Barça better. “
In this open letter on Instagram, the former leader explains that he was not fired but that he resigned from FCB. “Two intense seasons which I decided to end with my own decision. Although the management committee confirmed me in my post on Monday, I submitted my resignation on Tuesday, giving up the last year of my contract with FC Barcelona. The time has come to put an end to the bond that unites me with this club.“
Eric Abidal made the decision a day after Quique Setien was fired. His replacement will be Ramon Planes, his right-hand man during his two years. “The club situation is complicated, but I have no doubts that he will be okay“said Abidal in his farewell letter.
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