Rosell: "Abidal has been at the club for six years. He won us all over. He's part of our history and has a place in our hearts.
Rosell: "This is not a goodbye, not a see you later, this an 'until whenever you want'. The doors of the clubs are open for you, Eric."
Rosell (president): "When Eric retires, he will become the director of Barcelona's schools around the world.
Zubizarreta (sports director): "Abidal has been an example for us. We've laughed together, we've cried together."
Zubizarreta: "I remember his first goal, him lifting the CL trophy, but most of all the moment he told me at the hospital: I'll be back."