Javier Mascherano ......
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He is worth £18.8m .
Yes ! That is how much Liverpool are going to "buy" from that Iranian chap !
He worth that much ?
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If we end up buying Mascherano from Kia Joorabchian & Media Sports Investment (MSI) that's the total it will cost us, £17m for the transfer plus £1.8m we paid in the loan deal. That's an awful lot for a defensive midfielder.
In fact, it would be the second most Liverpool has ever paid for a player and I believe the second highest transfer fee ever for a defensive/holding midfielder by any team. Michael Essien is the only other player of that position who cost more. Chelsea bought him for £24.4m from Lyon in the summer of 2005, but one could argue that he's more of a box-to-box midfielder as well.
Honestly, if you look at what Man United paid for Owen Hargreaves, we'd be getting a steal. The Red Devils paid £17m for the Canadian, of whom Mascherano is clearly a class above and nearly four years younger. Also, Javi is a year-and-a-half younger than the aforementioned Essien, and in my opinion, of similar quality.
Masche is clearly a positive influence to our side. His untiring devotion and reckless abandonment that he displays on the field is inspiring to say the least. Most of all, he allows Steven Gerrard to roam freely without worry of getting back on defense. That, in itself, is priceless.
Of the 22 matches Mascherano has played for us, we've only lost three. Two of which to dubious circumstances, but I won't divulge for the sake of getting off-subject. Probably the most impressive aspect is that we are 3-1-1 with Masche on the pitch against the big four: Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Everton. He clearly makes us a better side.
The flip-side of the argument is that we have Xabi Alonso, Momo Sissoko, and Damien Plessis. I won't include Lucas in the equation, but he, like Stevie-G, is very well capable of playing that role. Xabi has proven himself again and again to be a class player, Momo is getting there, despite what his overcritical naysayers cry, and I've been quite impressed with Plessis the few times I've had the chance to watch him play, but he's only 19 and it'll be at least a couple of years before we'll see if he develops into a first-team regular.
Rafa has stated that keeping Mascherano is a priority, but if we do lose him, I don't think it's a devastating loss. I personally want him to play out the rest of his career with us as he has become one of my favorite players. So much so that I try to catch every Argentina match he's set to play. Also, knowing his ability and commitment, I'm fearful of ever seeing him in one of our rivals' kits.
The only thing I worry about is whether or not we could use those funds to buy players in areas in which would better benefit the squad. There's no doubt Mascherano is worth it, but we desperately need a class centre back and another class striker. Hopefully we can buy him and fill those other needs as well.
Posted by steven gerrard's smarter older brother at 10:06 AM
Labels: Javier Mascherano, LFC, Liverpool, liverpool fc, Michael Essien, Owen Hargreaves, Rafa Benitez -
i thougt he cheap cheap only. but pool can offload sissoko to pay for that
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His buy-out clause in FM08 is also insane...
Forgot the number but close to the one reported...
I wonder how they got the figures.
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i'd love to see him play in liverpool..
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he shud stay... many reckon he doesnt get involve in attack but he is the man who breaks the opposition's attack and start our offense. In the FUlham match, he can be seen time and again going in for the attack and pulls back when Fulham counters
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Javier Mascherano has once again spoken of his desire to stay at Liverpool so he can form a long-term partnership with "one of the best players in the world".
from liverpoolfc.
The player Maradona described as a 'monster' is desperate to extend his Anfield deal beyond the summer, claiming Merseyside is the best place for him to become a world-beater.
"By staying here I will become a better player and that way I can help Liverpool to be more successful," said the 23-year-old, who already has 33 international caps to his name.
"It would also be fantastic to form a long-term partnership with Steve Gerrard - everyone knows he is one of the best midfield players in the world."
Mascherano's declaration comes just days after Rafa Benitez reiterated his desire to keep the midfielder at the club.
"I am calm and relaxed about it," added the Argentine. "From my point of view it is simple - I want to play for Liverpool, I want to sign a permanent deal.
"I have told Rafa Benitez this and he has told me he wants to keep me.
"I have had enough of travelling the world from club to club. I want roots, and I want them here in Liverpool. I don't want to move again next summer but if I do not sign for Liverpool then I will not play for another club in England. Not Manchester United, not Chelsea or Arsenal.
"If I am not with Liverpool I don't want to be in England. It would be impossible for me to play against them in the Premier League because of the respect I have for the club. I want to stay in England, but only with Liverpool.
"The club created an opportunity for me which I am grateful for so no other English club will come into my thoughts."
thank god
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Mascherano to sign £17m deal
Javier Mascherano is close to signing a five-year £17m deal with Liverpool.
The former West Ham star will put pen to paper on the massive deal once Liverpool's American owners give the green light.
The Argentinian has won rave reviews alongside Steve Gerrard in Liverpool's midfield and was linked with moves to Barcelona and River Plate.
Mascherano, 23, last week insisted he would leave Anfield unless a deal was finalised within a month.
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"Mascherano, 23, last week insisted he would leave Anfield unless a deal was finalised within a month."
Looks like he's here for the money. Don't even bother to wait. However I do wish he stays cos he really can break opponents attacking move with his tackles. I think he might be the player who had the most successful tackle in the Liverpool team now. -
Everyone is here for the money.
Nothing wrong with that.
It is a business deal.
Just like the shot-putter who have dumped the lion city and coming back for her bonus.
If we dun open our doors wide wide for these scum bag to come back, how they can come back ??
We are just buying medals with $$$$.
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hope ah masch stay ... but we do have a lot of central midfielders ... lucas look like he can sub masch too
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Keep Mascherano, sell Sissoko.
Lucas is looking like a class act too. -
but butOriginally posted by CoolMyth:His buy-out clause in FM08 is also insane...
Forgot the number but close to the one reported...
I wonder how they got the figures.
i got him for 3 million pound in season 2 or 3 only
Coz he dun wan renew his contract
so the 3 Mlillion is for compensation