Barcelona have confirmed that Javier Mascherano will join Chinese Super League side Hebei Fortune on Friday.
The club confirmed yesterday that Mascherano was certain to leave and a move to China had long been mooted.
Barcelona have not revealed the transfer fee involved, although some reports have claimed they will receive €7 million for the 33-year-old.
“FC Barcelona and Hebei China Fortune FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Javier Mascherano, who will join the Chinese club from 26 January.”
The club are holding a farewell ceremony for the defender on Wednesday as they bid a fond goodbye to a player who has served the club so well for seven and a half seasons.