Barcelona expect talisman Lionel Messi to leave the club and join Manchester City next summer, according to reports.
The 33-year-old was on the verge of quitting in the recent window after becoming disillusioned with Barcelona's stuttering form and controversial leadership - but had been prevented from walking away due to the prospect of a court battle.
The Mirror have now claimed, however, that the Nou Camp outfit are braced to finally let their icon leave at the end of this season.
Messi is understood to have informed Barcelona in no uncertain terms that his wish was to reunite with Pep Guardiola in England.