Javier Mascherano has been tipped as a hot talent for the future, and after the summer’s World Cup, alerted interest from top clubs all over the world. It was therefore a huge surprise when back in August we saw him in a West Ham shirt, saying that he had signed for the Hammers.
After a disappointing spell in London, Liverpool have been eager to relaunch his career, and bring him up North. This move was initially impossible, as FIFA rulings state a player can’t feature for more than two teams in a twelve month period.
However today, after appeals from Liverpool, FIFA have given them the all clear to sign the Argentinian. It now looks as though Rafa will sign him sometime today before the transfer window closes.