"The Rivals" Clubs Hunt J. Mascherano © EuroFootball.com

Argentinian "River Plate" club defender Javier Mascherano has stated that three powerful Spanish football clubs have contacted him, wanting the player to join their team. According to him, these clubs are Real Madrid, Deportivo, and Barcelona.

"In addition to Real Madrid, Deportivo and Barcelona are also interested in me," said the player. "But at the moment, I need to be focused on my team."

The 20-year-old defender, who often plays a bit withdrawn, attracted the interest of club this summer. Unfortunately, negotiations broke down when the English team decided to keep defender Patrick Vieira.

J. Mascherano caught the attention of major European clubs during the Copa America competition, where Argentinians finished in second place after losing to the World Champions, Brazil, in the final.