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Gareth Bale’s fiancée Emma Rhys-Jones wept as she met fraudster dad for first time in six years as he was freed from US jail

Welsh footie aces’ future father-in-law Martin Rhys-Jones had emotional reunion with daughter Emma and met his grandchildren for the first time

GARETH Bale’s fiancée had an emotional reunion with her dad after his release from US jail after a five-year stretch for fraud.

His release means can now give her away at her planned wedding Real Madrid superstar Bale, 28, set to take place next year.

 Gareth Bale's fiancée Emma Rhys-Jones had an emotional reunion with her dad after six years
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Gareth Bale's fiancée Emma Rhys-Jones had an emotional reunion with her dad after six yearsCredit: Getty - Contributor

The Welsh footie aces’ fiancée Emma Rhys-Jones, 26, broke down in tears when she saw Martin Rhys-Jones for the first time in six years.

Mum-of-two Emma has told pals she has delayed her big day in the hope her dad would be at the altar when she weds £85m winger Gareth.

Rhys-Jones, 53, flew home last week after spending five years behind bars in Spain and the United States.

The wedding is expected to go ahead next summer if Wales fail to qualify for the World Cup finals.

International fraudster Rhys-Jones met up with Emma at a secret address in Cardiff two days after his release from jail.

He had never met Gareth and Emma's children and had only seen photos that the pair sent to the New York jail where he was held.

 Emma had not seen Martin Rhys-J0nes since being jailed in New York
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Emma had not seen Martin Rhys-J0nes since being jailed in New YorkCredit: Wales News Service

Alba Violet, four, and one-year-old Nava Valentina were both born after he was jailed for six-years for masterminding a multi-million pound shares scam.

A family source said: "Emma is planning her and Gareth's wedding and now it looks like her dad will be there for her.

"They've drifted apart while he was in jail so she wanted to see her dad and for him to meet his grandchildren.

"The meeting was hush-hush and there were no photographs taken.

"Gareth wasn't there, I'm not even sure if he knew it was going on."

While Martin Rhys-Jones has been in jail, his family has been hit by the fallout of a gangland feud over a missing suitcase of cash, drugs and jewellery.

 Martin had also never met Emma and Gareth's children Alba Violet, four, and one-year-old Nava Valentina
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Martin had also never met Emma and Gareth's children Alba Violet, four, and one-year-old Nava ValentinaCredit: EPA

It disappeared from the home of Emma’s Grandparents John and Eva McMurray last year – and a vengeful drugs gang has targeted family properties and torched cars.

Relatives claim father-of-five Rhys-Jones found religion while behind bars and is looking for a fresh start.

His was picked up at Heathrow and driven to Cardiff where he met with Emma and his granddaughters.

Rhys-Jones also met his daughter Charlotte, the partner of Wales and British Lion rugby star Taulupe Faletau

The couple have a one-year-old son Israel who Rhys-Jones also met for the first time.

 Emma has reportedly been putting off her marriage to Gareth over hopes her dad could be there
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 Emma has reportedly been putting off her marriage to Gareth over hopes her dad could be thereCredit: Getty - Contributor

The family source said: "A lot has happened since Emma's dad was locked up, it will all be a bit strange for him.

"He has known Gareth for years because he and Emma are childhood sweethearts.

"But Gareth has become one of the richest footballers in the world during the time he was in prison.

"Martin has also got three new grandchildren and wants to spend some time getting to know them."

Gareth and Emma have employed ex-SAS security guards after her family got caught up in a drugs vendetta last year.

Her grandparents home was firebombed along with cars belonging to other relatives in Wales.

The couple fear they are also at risk from victims of Rhys-Jones's fraud after some investors lost their life-savings.

The pair have spent £500,000 doubling the security at their luxury homes in Madrid and in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Emma and her two children returned to Madrid by private jet after the meeting with her dad.

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