📸 Jorge Messi boards private jet ahead of showdown talks with Barça | OneFootball

So it seems the rumours were true.

After reports on Monday claimed Lionel Messi’s father and agent will meet with Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu on Wednesday to discuss his son’s future, Jorge Messi was snapped boarding a private plane bound for Catalunya on Tuesday.

Despite the fact take off was delayed due to bad weather, Jorge is expected to land in Barça on Wednesday morning and will meet with Bartomeu later in the day.

Reports claim Jorge intends to negotiate an amicable exit from the club for his son, while Bartomeu is still hoping the Messi camp can be convinced to sign a new contract.

Meanwhile, Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain is currently in Barcelona for family reasons, but there are suggestions he could also meet with Jorge during his visit to the city.

The next 24-48 hours could be crucial.