Shortly after Setien’s departure, Barcelona sack Sporting Director Eric Abidal

Barcelona have sacked Director of Football and former player Eric Abidal [COURTESY]

Barcelona and Eric Abidal, have mutually agreed to part ways.

This comes hours after head coach Quique Setien was relieved of his duties.

The Catalans thanked Abidal for his professionalism while announcing the termination of his contract.

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Agreement for the ending of Éric Abidal's contract — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 18, 2020

“FC Barcelona and Éric Abidal have reached an agreement for the ending of the contract that united the two parties,” Barcelona said on their website.

“The Club would publicly like to thank Éric Abidal for his professionalism, commitment, dedication and the close and positive nature of his relationship with all aspects of the Blaugrana family,” they concluded.

French former international Eric Abidal shows the slip of Arsenal during the draw for the round of 32 of the UEFA Europa League football tournament at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon on December 11, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Fabrice COFFRINI