Eric Abidal and Planes remain in the sports management

Of the Board of Directors this Monday there were two things clear: the advance 'light' of elections and the dismissal of Setién. Koeman's appointment as techniciandespite last minute calls to Xavi, it seems sung too. It remained to be known what the future of Eric Abidal and Ramón Planes would be at the head of the technical secretariat. Well, the club made it clear in the statement that the technical secretariat will work “from consensus” with the new technician (although it is not official it will be Koeman) in the “extensive restructuring of the first team”.

Rumors had circulated for the past few days that Abidal out of the club. Responsible for the removal of Valverde and the appointment of Quique Setién, the bet on the Cantabrian had been unsuccessful and that choice could drag him down. However, Bartomeu has decided that both Abidal and Ramón Planes, with a contract until June 2021, work on the renewal of the workforce.

Yes, Abidal has the moment to make tough decisions face to face with sacred cows from the squad. This “extensive restructuring of the first team” involves the departure of players such as Umtiti, Rakitic, Vidal, Suarez and, remains to be seen, yes Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets. That, plus others like Braithwaite or Dembélé to which accommodation is also sought.