Eric Abidal in shock Olympiakos talks

According to our colleagues at L’Equipe, AS Monaco central defender and captain Eric Abidal is in advanced negotiations to join Greek side Olympiakos, despite having signed a contract extension with the Ligue 1 side just days ago.

The player did not leave with the rest of the Monaco squad on their pre-season training camp yesterday and is understood to have flown to Greece to finalise a move with the Greek champions.

Eric Abidal has not committed to the move yet, and would not AS Monaco to terminate his contract, but talks are ongoing.