breaking news on sky - Mascherano signs

[wiw]

I'd prefer a 23 year old girl myself, but each to their own.

Good answer

[RedsFan83]

On .tv 'Rafa: Masch deal Imminent'

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N159011080229-1424.htm

Rafael Benitez has revealed that the permanent transfer of Javier Mascherano could be completed in a matter of hours.
The Liverpool manager said it would be fantastic news for the club in completing the signing of the Argentine international who he believes is one of his most influential players.

"It's nearly done, it's very close, maybe hours" said Benitez. "We have confidence. The player is very pleased and it will be fantastic news for the club.

"I think everybody knows Mascherano is a key player for us. He gives to us balance. When we talk about the position of Gerrard, Mascherano can give him the freedom.

"Also if you want to change we have Xabi Alonso and also Lucas Leiva, so we have now four midfielders with quality. I think it will be one of the best central midfields in the world if you talk about these four players.

"It shows that at least we are progressing and going forward. I think we are going in the right direction in terms of signing the players that we need and the business that we need to do."

[The Erectile Banana]

Nice one.

That's great news.

[cled the red]

And to think that West Ham preferred Reo-Coker and Hayden Mullins in their midfield!!!

[gparr]

Rafa "I think it will be one of the best central midfields in the world"

Reminds me of a song....

Gary

[zimbo]

Rafa "I think it will be one of the best central midfields in the world"

Reminds me of a song....

Gary

Is it 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' by Bonnie Tyler?

[Vermilion]

I wonder, if & when he sign's, will Fatso bestow another statement on us, taking the credit, as if he's personally opened HIS wallet to keep Masher here. Most likely adding that it proves beyond any doubt HIS commitment to the the Anfield Red Socks Liverpool Soccer Club.

[Guest]

Fantastic news.

[AFII]

Thank you RBS

[Howard_lfc]

Are you Howard_lfc, are you Howard_lfc, are you Howard_lfc in disguise?!

Oi !!!! I have my scouts telling me you're dissing me here Shags !!!

Let me now state for the record that I am happy we've signed Masher. He's a very good player. I'd have preferred to have spent the money (£18m ) elsewhere - but it wasn't to be.

As Masher is now a fully fledged LFC player - he'll get my full support.

[Shaggy]

Oi !!!! I have my scouts telling me you're dissing me here Shags !!!

Let me now state for the record that I am happy we've signed Masher. He's a very good player. I'd have preferred to have spent the money (£18m ) elsewhere - but it wasn't to be.

As Masher is now a fully fledged LFC player - he'll get my full support.

I know exactly where you stand mate...we've been over this loads (). Just joshing.


You seriously haven't had some little grass running back to you telling tales though, have you?

[Maestro]

Is it 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' by Bonnie Tyler?

[WILF]

Great news about Mascher, we need more players of his calibre

[Sprouty]

Javier Mascherano today signed a permanent deal at Anfield and admitted: "This is the best moment in my career."
The Argentine international has put pen to paper on a four year contract with the Reds, bringing to an end one of the longest transfer sagas in recent years.

"I am very, very happy and now I can concentrate just on playing football," Mascherano told Liverpoolfc.tv.

"I said all along that I wanted to stay at Liverpool and now that I have signed I can say this is the best and the biggest moment in my career so far.

"From the first day I arrived at Liverpool the feeling was good and I knew this was where I wanted to play my football. It's good news for me and my family that everything is sorted and I know where my future is going to be. I just want to do my best for the fans and the people of the club.

"I am at a top side and I know I can win titles here. That's the big thing for me. I want to be at a club where we can win trophies and have success."

Manager Rafael Benitez was just as delighted to secure the services of the 23 year old midfielder.

"We must be really pleased with the situation now," said the boss. "He has been a key player for us since he has been here and now we know he can be a key player in our future.

"From the start we knew Javier was a player with quality and a fantastic mentality. We knew the player when he was in the reserves at River Plate but was playing for the senior national team and we had been monitoring his career since then.

"He is young but he has great experience having played for his country. We knew he would be a good signing for us.

"It's clear that he is one of the best midfielders in the world but he can get better with us. We now have a lot of good options in the centre of midfield and that's good news for the club."

Chief Executive Rick Parry, who worked painstakingly to finalise the deal, added: "Our overriding thought is that we are delighted to have signed a world class player on a long contract and I know Javier is thrilled too because he was keen to have his long term future resolved.

"I think this signing demonstrates two things. Firstly, that life at the club goes on despite all of the speculation to the contrary.

"And secondly it demonstrates in very large measure the ongoing commitment of the owners who once again have come good when funds have been needed."

[AFII]

Our best player signed up for the next four years