Javier Mascherano signs new deal with FC Barcelona until 2018
The Argentine international has committed himself for another four years with the Catalan club, which will take him through to 30 June 2018.There’s an option on a further year plus a buy-out clause of 100 million euros. The deal was negotiated and agreed before the World Cup. Mascherano told reporters, "I’m committed to this Club until the final day of the contract. I hope I can live up to expectations of the Club". "I’m really happy to be in this great club and be part of a squad with such great players. Let’s hope things go really well for us this season. We’re looking forward to this season after some difficult times last campaign", he added.
Barcelona (FCB).- The Argentine international has committed himself for another four years with the Catalan club, which will take him through to 30 June 2018. There’s an option on a further year plus a buy-out clause of 100 million euros. The deal was negotiated and agreed before the World Cup. Mascherano told reporters, "I’m committed to this Club until the final day of the contract. I hope I can live up to expectations of the Club". "I’m really happy to be in this great club and be part of a squad with such great players. Let’s hope things go really well for us this season. We’re looking forward to this season after some difficult times last campaign", he added.
The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday at FC Barcelona's headquarters. It was attended by club President Josep Maria Bartomeu, Sports Vice-president Jordi Mestre and Director of Football Andoni Zubizarreta.
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