Barcelona going to talk with Messi's father

Sport Desk: Lionel Messi's contract negotiations with Barcelona are finally about to "move up a notch" after his father and agent, Jorge Messi, landed in the Catalan city earlier than had been expected, according to Albert Masnou for Sport.

During his visit, Messi's father is planning to sit down with Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu for the first time regarding the deal, in the hope of making some serious progress on the protracted contract discussions.

An offer has already been made by the club and "closing the deal" is Jorge's primary aim of the visit, per Masnou.

This is welcome news to Barca fans, who may have begun to worry when reports in December suggested talks had not yet started, although the interests of player and club were never seriously in doubt.

Source: Agencies

 

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