Fortune favoring Mascherano

Javier Mascherano says he is relishing playing with Hebei China Fortune after ending a seven-and-a-half-year spell with Barcelona in January.

The 33-year-old has so far been deployed in midfield by coach Manuel Pellegrini, having been mostly used as a centerback during his time at Camp Nou.

Mascherano said he harbors no ill-feelings toward Barca and insisted that the transfer was of his own volition and based on his desire to play regularly.