Mascherano wants to leave "Liverpool" © EuroFootball.com

Defender Javier Mascherano has expressed his desire to leave the team, announces the English press.

The footballer, who started preparing for the season after being granted holidays for World Cup participants, has informed the club's management about his decision and hopes that negotiations with teams will not drag on.

The favorite to acquire Mascherano is considered to be Inter Milan, coached for several years by the Spaniard Rafael Benitez, who previously worked safely at Liverpool.

It is said that Mascherano's price could reach around 30 million euros.