Barcelona Transfer News: Javier Mascherano Ready to Leave Amid Juventus Rumours

Barcelona player Javier Mascherano has reportedly expressed his desire to leave the club this summer, having grown "tired" of life at the Camp Nou. 

According to Tomas Andreu of Spanish outlet Sport, Barcelona haven’t fulfilled their contractual promises, which has has left Mascherano frustrated.

Andreu wrote that there’s still a chance of the Argentina international staying in Catalonia—but only if there’s a "radical change" sooner rather than later.

The 32-year-old signed for Barca back in the summer of 2010 and became one of the first names on the teamsheet after shifting from midfield to a deeper role.

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From then on, Mascherano went from strength to strength and was rewarded for his efforts with a new and improved contract in 2014.

That deal expires in the summer of 2018, yet it seems the man himself wants his time under Luis Enrique to be cut short.

Mascherano reportedly hasn’t been treated the way he wants to be at the Camp Nou, and although he flagged up his concerns earlier in the year, it seems nothing has changed.

Barcelona will be determined to keep Mascherano in Catalonia and could meet with the player after the Copa America, but it may be too late.

Gerard Romero of Sport reported that the defender has agreed personal terms with Serie A champions Juventus over a three-year deal in Turin.

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However, the two clubs are yet to negotiate, which gives Barcelona the chance to reject Juventus’ advances.

Mascherano is a key member of Enrique’s squad and the kind of player who makes a real difference on a matchday.