Lionel Messi’s father in England ahead of City move

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The father of Lionel Messi is in England today for talks with Manchester City.

Barcelona captain Messi, 33, is set to quit his childhood club after nearly 20 years following a major fall out with the hierarchy.

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TyC Sports says Jorge Messi has landed in England to discuss terms over a sensational Etihad switch.

The reports add that a two-year deal is being mulled over by Messi Sr.

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City chief Ferran Soriano has reached out to Messi’s camp to assure them that City can afford to sign him – even if they have to pay a transfer fee on top of his mammoth weekly wages.

Messi faxed the board to inform them he wants to quit earlier this week.

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