Javier Mascherano signs new Barcelona contract

Javier Mascherano has signed his contract extension at Barcelona, having agreed a deal in July, with Neymar set to follow suit later this week.Argentina defender Mascherano, who joined Barca from Liverpool just over six years ago, has committed until June 2019.The 32-year-old had been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp this summer, with strong rumours of a transfer to Juventus.Mascherano has won 17 trophies with the Catalans while making 290 appearances for the club.A statement on Barcelona's official website read: "Javier Mascherano put pen to paper on his improved contract extension with FC Barcelona that will keep him at the club until 30 June 2019."Brazil forward Neymar had similarly agreed a new contract over the summer to keep him with the Primera Division champions until 2021 and is set to put pen to paper on Friday.The club tweeted on Monday: "@neymarjr will sign new contract on Friday that will keep him at the club until June 2021."

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