Buenos Aires, January 17: Diego Maradona's Gimnasia have reached a deal to sign veteran Paraguay international striker Lucas Barrios. The 35-year-old is expected to undergo medical treatment in the coming days after agreeing to personal terms with the Argentinian Superliga outfit, reports Xinhua news agency.

"If Maradona calls me, I can't say no," Barrios was quoted as saying by Argentina's Ole news service. The former Borussia Dortmund forward is a free agent after parting ways with Gimnasia's Argentinian rivals Huracan last month. Diego Maradona Snubs Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Names Another Argentina Footballer As Greatest Player of All Time.

Gimnasia are currently 21st in the 24-team Superliga standings, having risen from last place since Maradona was appointed head coach in September last year. They will return from Argentinian football's summer recess with a home Superliga clash against Velez Sarsfield on January 24.

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