Mascherano passes Barcelona medical

Mascherano passes Barcelona medical

Published Aug. 30, 2010 6:20 p.m. ET

Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano passed a medical to seal his transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona on Monday.

The 26-year-old Mascherano underwent a five-hour "exhaustive" review, according to team doctor Ricard Pruna.

Mascherano agreed to a four-year contract, with Spanish reports putting the fee for the ball-winning midfielder at $28 million.

Mascherano, who also played at West Ham and Corinthians, is a natural replacement for the departed Yaya Toure in the Spanish champion's lineup.

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