Eric Abidal, who was let go as technical secretary after Barcelona’s disastrous UEFA Champions League campaign, had a player in his plans for next season: Faitout Maouassa, according to the media.
Junior Firpo was seen as a likely transfer out, meaning the team would need a left-back as soon as possible, and it seems Abidal wanted the Stade Rennais man to take his place.
Maouassa, a French U21 international, has also played as a left midfielder and a left winger.
The backup plan, should the deal for Maouassa fall through, was said to be Rayan Aït-Nouri of Angers.