Liverpool FC have today announced the signing of Javier Mascherano on a permanent basis.

Finally, the longest ongoing transfer saga ever can be put to bed, Javier Mascherano is officially a Red for the next 4 years.

Apart from Fernando Torres, it is hard to think of a player who has had such a big impact at Liverpool since signing, and Mascherano is a firm fan's favourite due to his outstanding performances week in week out.

"I am very, very happy and now I can concentrate just on playing football,"Mascherano said

"I said all along that I wanted to stay at Liverpool and now that I have signed I can say this is the best and the biggest moment in my career so far.  "From the first day I arrived at Liverpool the feeling was good and I knew this was where I want

ed to play my football. It's good news for me and my family that everything is sorted and I know where my future is going to be. I just want to do my best for the fans and the people of the club. I am at a top side and I know I can win titles here. That's the big thing for me. I want to be at a club where we can win trophies and have success. "

A fee has not been announced, and to be honest i dont think anyone cares! the main thing was getting the transfer completed, and it has now been done.