Eric Abidal drops Bayern Munich hint

Eric Abidal has said that he would be happy to join his former coach Pep Guardiola when he takes over at Bayern Munich.

The French defender will depart Barcelona when his contract expires next month and claims that the Spaniard wants him to sign on at the Allianz Arena.

"Guardiola knows my situation and he would be delighted to have me on his team," the 33-year-old told Telefoot. "But the director and the chairman of Bayern have their words on the matter too.

"I would be pleased to join Bayern. I have a very good relationship with Franck Ribery. Bayern is among the best in Europe.

"Everything is possible. Do I have a preference? I don't. But Bayern would be good."

Abidal has also been linked with a move to his former club Monaco.