Mascherano is Presented in the Nou Camp
Argentina‘s Javier Mascherano was presented at the Nou Camp as a new player of FC Barcelona after passing medical checks this morning at which he was subjected, for five hours at the Hospital de Barcelona.
Albiceleste captain jumped on the Camp Nou turf 19.30, Barça dress, and took his first touch before some 5,000 fans waited anxiously, the presentation in the stadium bleachers.
Later, at a press conference, former Liverpool midfielder claimed to be aware of the great competition within the team and what their role in Pep Guardiola’s orders.
“It would be a fool if you think I come here to play it all, we should respect people who are doing well and has won everything. In positions where I can play me there are three world champions. It is an honor to learn of them and grow with them, “he said.
In this respect, it held its strong position in the exhibition because “there are three world champions,” referring to Xavi and Iniesta, plus Busquets. “I grow with them,” he said before stress that wants to fight for ownership. “I do not come on vacation, but to seize an opportunity that occurs once in life,” he added.
The Argentine, whose buyout clause is 90 million euros, has highlighted the interest of Barcelona in signing him as one of the keys to his arrival. “I decided by the club actually came and bet on me, and that was the Barcelona”, even at the cost of waiving the 20 percent of her salary for the next four seasons.
“The last thing crossed my mind was the money,” explained the Argentine midfielder, “one can give up money to make other things. I think I earn a lot in sports, prestige and recognition that not many clubs give you. ”
On his new coach, who has already spoken on the phone, Mascherano Josep Guardiola has stated that “it is genuine, as is seen on the court and has revealed that his coach has told you already know” which side I come from and under what conditions. “