Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said the club can compete with Saudi Arabia's offer for Lionel Messi, even if they cannot match it financially.

ESPN reported earlier this month that Messi, who turns 36 in June, will leave Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent when his contract expires in the summer, with sources telling ESPN there is an offer for the Argentina international from Saudi Arabia.

Major League Soccer side Inter Miami are also interested.

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"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 told TV3 on Monday after the Catalan club clinched their 27th LaLiga title on Sunday.

"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."