Barcelona have moved to open new contract talks with veteran defender Eric Abidal.
The Frenchman's current deal expires in 2012 and El Mundo Deportivo says Barca have sought talks with the 31 year-old's minders about a new deal - on request of coach Pep Guardiola.
Barca hope to extend Abidal's deal to 2013.
The defender has become a first-choice for Guardiola this season.
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