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Spanish champions Barcelona are set to sign Lyon defender Eric Abidal, according to Spanish newspaper Marca.

Marca said negotiations between the French club and Barcelona have been “going on for some time, and are at a very advanced stage”, and that Abidal will move to Spain for 12 million euros.

The 27-year-old still has two years left on his contract with Lyon, but he recently admitted he was learning Spanish in anticipation of a move to Spain.

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