28.08.2010 13:46

Mascherano: "It is a dream come true"

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Javier Mascherano stated that joining FC Barcelona is a dream move for him after arriving in the Ciutat Contal on Saturday ahead of a medical and penning his contract at Camp Nou.

The Argentinian midfielder is set to seal a transfer from Liverpool and he was evidently delighted as he posed for photographs before speaking to Barça TV. "I am pleased and proud to be forming a part of a team that has won everything," he explained.

Great people

Mascherano never had any doubt that when he left Anfield this summer that Barcelona would be his favoured destination and now he is on the verge of joining he is just taking it all in. "It is a dream come true because of what it all means," he said. "After everything I have done in the past few years this is great, but above all because I will play for a great team with great people."

Helping out

Arriving at Camp Nou with a great desire to play and win things the former West Ham United midfielder is ready to work hard and win a place in the team. "Just like I have with every team I have played for I will give everything and really want to help in any way I can," he added. "I want to addapt now as quickly as possible."