Barca are at home to Alaves on Jan. 28, before playing a local derby away at Espanyol on Feb. 4. Premier League contenders Liverpool, Tottenham set for much-awaited clash. Leaked Liverpool and Barcelona emails. Philippe Coutinho transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona happened because of 'big reduction' in price Liverpool will receive an up front fee of around £105m, with … Pique: Coutinho cost a lot of money so the expectations are higher. The Catalan giants will soon be … The premise is that the team needs to generate another €70 million in transfer income … Philippe Coutinho’s agent, Kia Joorabchian, has responded to rumors Barcelona have offered the Brazilian to Juventus ahead of the reopening of the transfer … However, Coutinho's desire to move to the Camp Nou eventually paved the way for negotiations to open between the two clubs, with Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group reluctantly giving up on keeping the Brazilian. Philippe Coutinho, 28, from Brazil FC Barcelona, since 2017 Attacking Midfield Market value: €60.00m * Jun 12, 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Philippe Coutinho - Transfer history | Transfermarkt "[Coutinho] is a player that Barcelona have been trying to bring here since last summer," Bartomeu told the gathered media at the Camp Nou moments after the Brazilian had signed his contract. The 28-year-old had previously been tipped to sign for Juventus, Arsenal or Chelsea with his future at Barca seemingly in doubt. I'm grateful for the effort that the directors have made for me to be here.". How Prem bosses coached their teams through the silence, Man City lacking the 'relentlessness,' potency in front of goal of previous editions, Benzema shows why Madrid can rely on him to deliver, Meet the designer behind soccer's craziest kits. In five seasons at Anfield, where he played alongside future Barca teammate Luis Suarez, he has made 201 appearances and scored 54 goals, becoming a key part of Jurgen Klopp's team. In five seasons at Anfield, where he played alongside future Barca teammate Luis Suarez, he has made 201 appearances and scored 54 goals, becoming a key part of Jurgen Klopp's team. Barcelona are using Philippe Coutinho in the wrong position and as a result he has struggled to perform for the club, European football expert Kevin Hatchard has told talkSPORT. "We can be satisfied that one of the world's star players has landed in Barcelona. There is something strangely appropriate about the fact that Philippe Coutinho will miss the first three weeks after making a roughly $200 million move to Barcelona with a thigh injury. Barcelona confirmed Coutinho’s arrival on their website shortly afterwards, revealing the player will have a €400m (£355m) buyout clause. Klopp had stressed on several occasions over the past few months that Coutinho was not for sale at any price despite Barca's continued interest. The Brazil playmake… Coutinho is already familiar with the city, having spent time living in Barcelona while on loan at Espanyol from Inter Milan in 2012, before eventually joining Liverpool from the Italian side for €10m the following year. candidate, Grealish fined £82k, handed 9-month driving ban, LIVE Transfer Talk: Messi edging closer to Paris move as Mbappe looks elsewhere. ", Welcome to your new home, @Phil_Coutinho! #CoutinhoDay pic.twitter.com/fylm4JGdsW. January preview: Messi, Upamecano, others moving? For sure, I gave everything I could. FC Barcelone : un transfert de Philippe Coutinho ne serait pas prévu. ESPN FC's Barcelona correspondent Sam Marsden contributed to this report. January preview: Messi, Upamecano, others moving? Coutinho moved to Camp Nou in January 2018, and The Times reported later that year that Liverpool had inserted a clause in the €160 million transfer stipulating that Barca would have to … He added that he wasn't at Barca to replace international colleague Neymar: "Me and Neymar are different players. PHILIPPE COUTINHO has refused to rule out a return move to Liverpool. He told me about the city, about the players and about how incredible the dressing room is. Philippe Coutinho has completed his transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona for a club-record fee but has been ruled out for around three weeks through injury, the Spanish club announced on Monday. Coutinho becomes Barcelona's fifth signing of the season following the return of Gerard Deulofeu to his boyhood club and the arrivals of Ousmane Dembele, Paulinho and Nelson Semedo last summer. The German outlet, famous for their outing of corruption in the game, … I also spoke with Paulinho, Luis [Suarez] and they said the same. At the start of the autumn transfer window, Barcelona were planning on selling the ex-Liverpool star with Tottenham and Arsenal alerted to his availability. UEFA via Getty Images Philippe Coutinho has returned to FC Barcelona earlier than expected, and in reporting for preseason training already before the … Tom Hamilton and Eduardo Fernandez-Abascal, Coutinho joins Barcelona; out for 3 weeks, Neymar can lure Messi to PSG with another UCL masterclass, Chelsea need Havertz and Werner to prove their worth, Neymar injury led to death threats for Mendes, Maleck released on parole after double homicide, Bilic sacked despite 1-1 draw at Man City, Austin nabs Corona, Hoesen in expansion draft, Ronaldo: I prefer boxing, UFC over football, Messi wage 'not sustainable' - prez. Unfortunately we couldn't win, but I lived five years, my family was very happy there, so I would like to thank them and wish them all the best.". 15 things that show how Arsenal, 15th in the Premier League, are a mess right now, Two years ago, Cardassar lost everything. Speaking about Suarez's influence on his move and his time at Liverpool, Coutinho said: "Luis a great player, I played with him at Liverpool and I am really happy to play with him again. Thanks to everyone for coming. Publié le 29 Nov 2020 à 16:32 par Cedric Schollaert. ESPN staff Philippe Coutinho has completed his transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona for a club-record fee but has been ruled out for around three weeks through injury, the … He's a great player but we have different characteristics and I have come here to find my own place. Der Spiegel has published a string of leaked emails which detail the conversations Liverpool and Barcelona had about Philippe Coutinho. In Friday’s edition of Marca there was a story dissecting Barcelona’s transfer business. Philippe Coutinho, 28, from Brazil FC Barcelona, since 2017 Attacking Midfield Market value: €60.00m * Jun 12, 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil However, Ronald Koeman took charge and has given Coutinho a new lease of life. Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirmed that Coutinho had offers from other clubs, with reports in recent days claiming Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid maintained an interest, but that his desire to come to Camp Nou made the difference. Philippe Coutinho n’a aucune intention de quitter le FC Barcelone. Barca are at home to Alaves on Jan. 28, before playing a local derby away at Espanyol on Feb. 4. The transfer fee was not confirmed publicly, but ESPN FC sources and multiple reports said it would reach £142 million (€160m), with Liverpool receiving £105m (€120m) up front and the rest in performance-related add-ons. Unfortunately we couldn't win, but I lived five years, my family was very happy there, so I would like to thank them and wish them all the best.". candidate, Klopp: Spurs are 'results machine' with Mourinho, Moukoko becomes Bundesliga's youngest starter, LIVE Transfer Talk: Messi edging closer to Paris move as Mbappe looks elsewhere. I'm grateful for the effort that the directors have made for me to be here.". It's hard to explain, but all my family are here to live this dream. "[Coutinho] is a player that Barcelona have been trying to bring here since last summer," Bartomeu told the gathered media at the Camp Nou moments after the Brazilian had signed his contract. He's a great player but we have different characteristics and I have come here to find my own place. Coutinho is set to move again this summer and return to La Liga champions Barcelona Credit: AFP or licensors The Brazilian playmaker left Liverpool … That means Coutinho is likely to miss at least Barcelona's next three games -- against Celta Vigo (Jan. 11), Real Sociedad (Jan. 14) and Real Betis (Jan. 21). That means Coutinho is likely to miss at least Barcelona's next three games -- against Celta Vigo (Jan. 11), Real Sociedad (Jan. 14) and Real Betis (Jan. 21). Coutinho camp ’tilting’ towards Newcastle, but transfer depends on key factor. Thanks to everyone for coming. Which players should he build around? ", After donning the full Blaugrana kit for the first time and being greeted by more than 7,000 fans at the Camp Nou, he added: "I'm living a dream. Date published: Wednesday 10th June 2020 6:35 Klopp had stressed on several occasions over the past few months that Coutinho was not for sale at any price despite Barca's continued interest. 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But … There were other clubs interest in him, but his desire to come here has seen him become the latest part of [Ernesto] Valverde's project.". I want to give thanks for my reception and I hope that soon I'll be on the pitch to live up to the expectations. After signing the deal, Coutinho said: "I hope to live up to all the expectations on the pitch. The club said in a statement: "Coutinho has an injury to his right thigh and he is expected to be out for around 3 weeks.". Official: Coutinho joins Barcelona in 160m transfer. Arsenal will back Arteta to fix the mess. Which players should he build around? Coutinho’s move to Barcelona in January came with a huge £142m transfer fee, but also with a strange clause. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Premier League contenders Liverpool, Tottenham set for much-awaited clash. Coutinho had worn the number 10 shirt at Anfield before his move to Spain but he obviously couldn't have that number at Barcelona as it's worn … He added that he wasn't at Barca to replace international colleague Neymar: "Me and Neymar are different players. After signing the deal, Coutinho said: "I hope to live up to all the expectations on the pitch. Coutinho, meanwhile, has been the subject of intense transfer speculation with the 28-year-old heavily linked with a return to the Premier League. However, Coutinho's desire to move to the Camp Nou eventually paved the way for negotiations to open between the two clubs, with Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group reluctantly giving up on keeping the Brazilian. A Barca statement confirmed: “ FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich have reached an agreement for the loan of the player Philippe Coutinho to the German club for the 2019/20 season. It's a dream for all the players who have been here and those who are here now. 1 Philippe Coutinho has improved under the management of Ronald Koeman Credit: Getty Images - Getty He writes to me a lot, he's a close friend and has been a big help. Coutinho is already familiar with the city, having spent time living in Barcelona while on loan at Espanyol from Inter Milan in 2012, before eventually joining Liverpool from the Italian side for €10m the following year. Even the base figure would make Coutinho the second-most expensive player in world football behind Neymar, who left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain last summer in a deal worth €222m (£200m). How Prem bosses coached their teams through the silence, Man City lacking the 'relentlessness,' potency in front of goal of previous editions, Benzema shows why Madrid can rely on him to deliver. It's a dream for all the players who have been here and those who are here now. Arsenal will back Arteta to fix the mess. En effet, Coutinho vient de vivre un épisode plus que mouvementé, lui qui désire déjà à l'époque rejoindre le FC Barcelone. Can Mourinho outdo Klopp? The 25-year-old Brazil international forward signed a five-and-a-half-year contract shortly after 1 p.m. local time, after which he was presented to media and supporters at the Camp Nou stadium. Fans whistle Barcelona players and jeer Coutinho in particular. Even the base figure would make Coutinho the second-most expensive player in world football behind Neymar, who left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain last summer in a deal worth €222m (£200m). Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has played down speculation linking him with a move away from Spain in the near future. "It's not been easy, but Coutinho was happy to come here and his effort and patience has been key in getting him here. 0. I want to give thanks for my reception and I hope that soon I'll be on the pitch to live up to the expectations. Philippe Coutinho future could take 'unexpected turn' amid Arsenal transfer interest Philippe Coutinho has failed to deliver at Barcelona since joining from Liverpool for £142million in 2018 and is now being linked with a move back to the Premier League Barcelona have announced the signing of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool for £142m, bringing to an end the Brazilian midfielder’s long-running transfer saga. I also spoke with Paulinho, Luis [Suarez] and they said the same. ", After donning the full Blaugrana kit for the first time and being greeted by more than 7,000 fans at the Camp Nou, he added: "I'm living a dream. There were other clubs interest in him, but his desire to come here has seen him become the latest part of [Ernesto] Valverde's project.". "We had a good season [at Liverpool], almost winning the Premier League... they were good moments... "I would like to thank all the Liverpool fans, all the staff and all the players for the years I lived there. Philippe Coutinho’s agent Kia Joorabchian has poured cold water on a report linking the midfielder with a transfer from Barcelona to Juventus. "I have spoken with Neymar, he congratulated me. Now they're chasing Copa del Rey glory vs. Atletico Madrid, Why Brazilian club Corinthians continue to be huge fans of Taylor Swift, Barcelona, Lionel Messi and the napkin: Oral history of his transfer, arranged 20 years ago, Porter's Columbus delivers the ultimate MLS triumph in adversity, Messi-Neymar reunion headlines UCL last-16 draw, Real Madrid crisis over, Man United vs. Man City a snooze, Liverpool and Bayern look tired, Barca need work, Liga MX winners Leon deserve title in most unpredictable of seasons, USMNT's Ledezma out for season with knee injury, the two clubs agreeing a deal on Saturday. For sure, I gave everything I could. Coutinho underwent his medical on Monday morning despite a thigh problem that ruled him out of Liverpool's last two games, following the two clubs agreeing a deal on Saturday. ESPN FC's Barcelona correspondent Sam Marsden contributed to this report. "We can be satisfied that one of the world's star players has landed in Barcelona. Coutinho becomes Barcelona's fifth signing of the season following the return of Gerard Deulofeu to his boyhood club and the arrivals of Ousmane Dembele, Paulinho and Nelson Semedo last summer. "We had a good season [at Liverpool], almost winning the Premier League... they were good moments... "I would like to thank all the Liverpool fans, all the staff and all the players for the years I lived there. Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirmed that Coutinho had offers from other clubs, with reports in recent days claiming Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid maintained an interest, but that his desire to come to Camp Nou made the difference. Philippe Coutinho, 28, from Brazil FC Barcelona, since 2017 Attacking Midfield Market value: $66.00m * Jun 12, 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The transfer fee was not confirmed publicly, but ESPN FC sources and multiple reports said it would reach £142 million (€160m), with Liverpool receiving £105m (€120m) up front and the rest in performance-related add-ons. "I have spoken with Neymar, he congratulated me. Transfer News: Arsenal were in pole position to sign Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho in the summer By Anas Ali on November 8, 2020 5:47 pm | Leave a Comment Football News 24/7 Can Mourinho outdo Klopp? Philippe Coutinho’s switch to Bayern Munich will see Liverpool miss out on just €5m (£4.5m) of the transfer fee they agreed with Barcelona last January. Philippe Coutinho has completed his transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona for a club-record fee but has been ruled out for around three weeks through injury, the Spanish club announced on Monday. ", Welcome to your new home, @Phil_Coutinho! #CoutinhoDay pic.twitter.com/fylm4JGdsW. Barcelona invested heavily to bring Coutinho to Barcelona from Liverpool, paying $172.25 million for the Brazilian, but have been unable to get the best out of the gifted playmaker. It's hard to explain, but all my family are here to live this dream. Philippe Coutinho has completed his transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona for a club-record fee but has been ruled out for around three weeks through injury, the Spanish club announced on Monday. Barcelona could reportedly pursue the transfer of Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt if Joan Laporta becomes the club’s new president. The midfielder, 28, left Anfield in 2018 after Barcelona signed him for £142million. Speaking about Suarez's influence on his move and his time at Liverpool, Coutinho said: "Luis a great player, I played with him at Liverpool and I am really happy to play with him again. Transfer window January 2018 … "It's not been easy, but Coutinho was happy to come here and his effort and patience has been key in getting him here. He told me about the city, about the players and about how incredible the dressing room is. Coutinho underwent his medical on Monday morning despite a thigh problem that ruled him out of Liverpool's last two games, following the two clubs agreeing a deal on Saturday. He writes to me a lot, he's a close friend and has been a big help. The club said in a statement: "Coutinho has an injury to his right thigh and he is expected to be out for around 3 weeks.". 15 things that show how Arsenal, 15th in the Premier League, are a mess right now, Meet the designer behind soccer's craziest kits, Two years ago, Cardassar lost everything. Philippe Coutinho will speak with Ronald Koeman about his future this week, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that the new Barcelona coach will tell him he's in his plans for the upcoming season. The 25-year-old Brazil international forward signed a five-and-a-half-year contract shortly after 1 p.m. local time, after which he was presented to media and supporters at the Camp Nou stadium.