Language regarding Javier Mascherano's future - has been concluded. "Barcelona" officially confirmed that a new contract will be signed with the 32-year-old defender in the near future. Throughout the summer, there were rumors that the versatile footballer's last season at "Barcelona" was over. According to reports, the Argentine would follow the example of Dani Alves and join Turin's "Juventus". However, the long-lasting speculations have come to an end - the experienced footballer will remain in the Catalan capital at least until 2019. "An agreement has been reached and Javier Mascherano will continue his career at Barcelona for at least three more seasons," - it is written in the official statement of the Catalan club. J. Mascherano arrived in Barcelona in 2010. The Argentine, who has spent most of his career playing as a defensive midfielder, forms a partnership in the center of defense at "Barca" alongside Gerard Pique. The defender has already played 282 matches in the Spanish champions' team and has won a total of 15 trophies.
Albert Soler: "An agreement has been reached and @Mascherano will continue at @FCBarcelona for the next three years" pic.twitter.com/tk1X7cK9Lm
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