MESSI-WATCH LIVE: All the latest news from Barcelona as wantaway striker’s father lands in the city for talks with crisis club’s beleaguered president Josep Bartomeu
- Barcelona are bracing themselves for one of the biggest weeks in their history
- The club are preparing for showdown talks on the future of striker Lionel Messi
- World’s most recognisable player informed the club he wished to leave by fax
- The player’s father, Jorge, has flown to Spain to demand the club let his son go
- They believe the player has the right to excercise a break clause in his contract
- However, President Josep Bartomeu does not want to let the Argentine leave
Lionel Messi and Barcelona are set for a huge week that will define the future for both clubs, and the legacy the Argentine leaves behind at the Nou Camp.
The 33-year-old has informed the Spanish club of his desire to leave this summer, telling them by burofax that he expects to be able to leave for free.
Club President Josep Bartomeu has made it clear the club are prepared to fight tooth and nail for the player.
It has culminated in head-to-head talks taking place, with Messi’s father Jorge flying in from Argentina to Spain for a sit down with the club.
That showdown is due to take place this afternoon, and you can follow all the latest news and updates from the biggest transfer saga in recent history with Sportsmail, right here.
source: dailymail.co.uk