Javier Mascherano would love to play for Barcelona, and if the Catalan club really wanted to sign him then he would be able to move to the Nou Camp.
That is the news according to Mascherano’s agent, Walter Tamer, who was speaking to Barcelona’s local radio station.
In an open discussion, his agent said:
“If a club like Barcelona want to bring you into their ranks after having completed such a brilliant season and having won everything, obviously as a player, you are going to say, ‘Yes, I want to play there.’”
“It is an honour for Javier that a club like Barca pay such close attention to him, especially after the incredible season they had. I believe that a transfer would be feasible. If Barca really want him, he will sign for them.”
“He would have a very easy job at Barca.
“Sometimes we talk and joke that the only thing he has to do is run, rob the ball, and pass it on to all the superstars in front of him.”
“I have spoken with Txiki Begiristain (Barcelona director of football) before, but we have not been in contact for a while now.
“To have something concrete, we have to talk to Liverpool first to know what their options are for Javier to leave, and then talk to Barcelona to find out their level of interest.
“What if Xabi Alonso also leaves? Surely,Rafael Benitez would not want to have both his central midfielders go. It will be difficult, although Xabi’s future does not depend on Mascherano and vice-versa.
“The transaction would certainly happen, but the first to leave will have more options.”
The news will not make good reading for Rafa Benitez who will be unimpressed with talk of either of his central midfielders moving to Spain this summer.
