Barcelona have confirmed that Eric Abidal has returned to the club and will work as an ambassador for the next few years.
Abidal spent six successful years at the club helping the Blaugrana win the Champions League twice and La Liga four times during his stay.
During his time at Barca, the popular Frenchman was forced to undergo a liver transplant after a tumour was discovered but managed to return to playing before retiring in 2014.
The club is now able to welcome him and have outlined the role they now envisage him playing at Camp Nou.