Source: Daily_Mail
Lionel Messi hails the arrival of Argentina pal Javier Mascherano to Barcelona
New face: Barcelona midfielderJavier Mascherano[LNB]Lionel Messi described Javier Mascherano's arrival to Barcelona as a 'joy' following his Argentina team-mate £22m move from Liverpool.[LNB]Messi was instrumental in driving the deal that brought Mascherano to the Nou Camp by urging the Spanish giants to sign him.[LNB]Now he has arrived the FIFA World Player of the Year believes his friend can only boost their options.[LNB]Messi said: 'He's a great player. In addition to what he can do infootball, his arrival is a joy for me. Barcelona wanted him for what hemeans as a player and as a person, I am very glad that he signed.[LNB]'He's a great player, he really helps us, hopefully this season we can keep winning titles with Barcelona's shirt.'[LNB] Mascherano held us to ransom: Roy hits out after Liverpool rebel forces Barca dealJavier Mascherano completes his move to Barcelona...and immediately hits out at Liverpool[LNB] [LNB]
