President Joan Laporta believes Barcelona can compete with Saudi Arabia's bid for Lionel Messi
Posted : 15 May 2023
Even if they are unable to match Saudi Arabia's offer monetarily, Joan Laporta, claims that Barcelona can compete with the club.
"With all due respect to Saudi Arabia where a lot of good work and investment is taking place around the league there Barca is Barca," Laporta said.
"Barca is his home. Barca can compete with anyone. The history this club has and the feeling of our 400 million supporters is so strong."
Due to financial constraints, Barca is unable to match what Messi may earn in the Middle East, but they remain optimistic that LaLiga's rigorous financial fair play rules will allow them to make additions this summer.
"The club is following an austerity plan, but we are working hard to build a competitive team for next season," Laporta added. "We will see if LaLiga approve our viability plan."
It was believed that Messi's friendship with Laporta, which fell apart when the latter was forced to depart for PSG in 2021, would be another obstacle to his return to the team where he made a record 778 appearances and scored 672 goals.
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