Source: Daily_Mail
Lionel Messi hails the arrival of Argentina pal Javier Mascherano to Barcelona
New face: Barcelona midfielderJavier MascheranoLionel Messi described Javier Mascherano's arrival to Barcelona as a 'joy' following his Argentina team-mate £22m move from Liverpool.Messi was instrumental in driving the deal that brought Mascherano to the Nou Camp by urging the Spanish giants to sign him.Now he has arrived the FIFA World Player of the Year believes his friend can only boost their options.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.'He's a great player, he really helps us, hopefully this season we can keep winning titles with Barcelona's shirt.' 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