Javier Mascherano Would Leave Liverpool For Barcelona –
Agent
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The midfield hardman’s agent has confessed that his client would
have no problems swapping Anfield for Camp Nou…
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Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has become one of
Barcelona’s prime transfer targets this summer and it appears that
the Blaugrana could get their man should they step up their
pursuit.
The Argentine captain’s agent, Walter Tamer, has revealed that
his client would not hesitate in accepting an offer to join the
Catalans should one be officially made.
“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,’” he told RAC-1 programme
‘Tu Diras’.
“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.”
Tamer also believes that ‘Masche’ would have no problems fitting
into Pep Guardiola’s setup at the Camp Nou. “He would have a very
easy job at Barca,” claimed the agent. “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.”
Tamer, however, is aware that a Mascherano switch to Catalunya
is not as easy as it seems, especially since Liverpool have to be
willing to sell first. “I have spoken with [Barca technical
director] Txiki Begiristain before, but we have not been in contact
for a while now,” the representative asserted.
“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, [Liverpool manager]
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.”
