The Catalan side paid £142million for Coutinho last January and he won La Liga and the Copa del Rey honours in his first few months. But his dream move to the Camp Nou has turned into a nightmare and he is struggling to hold down a place in Ernesto Valverde’s starting line up. He has […]
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Barcelona news: Liverpool thought Philippe Coutinho would stay for two big reasons
Liverpool lost Coutinho to Barcelona in January with the Brazilian moving to La Liga for a huge £142million. However, that decision looks to have backfired after the La Liga giants lost 3-0 to Roma in the Champions League last night. Coutinho watched on as Barcelona saw their European dreams dashed on a chastening night at […]
Barcelona news: Lionel Messi delivers Philippe Coutinho concern to Luis Suarez – report
Coutinho finally got his dream move to Barcelona from Liverpool in January for a fee of £142million. The Brazilian took time to bleed into the first team at the Nou Camp and he has only showed flashes of his brilliance thus far. It was thought the midfielder was taken to Catalonia to be the long-term […]
Barcelona news: Luis Suarez makes Steven Gerrard admission about Philippe Coutinho
The 24-year-old left Anfield having almost helped lead Brendan Rodgers’ side to a first ever Premier League title. Coutinho was still a young prodigy at the time with Suarez, Daniel Sturridge, Raheem Sterling and Gerrard creating a lethal partnership. Suarez’s departure left a huge gaping hole in Liverpool’s front-line with Mario Balotelli and Rickie Lambert […]
Barcelona news: Lionel Messi and Philippe Coutinho friendship bothers Nou Camp team-mate
That’s what Spanish outlet Diario Gol have claimed, with the Frenchman said to be furious he wasn’t utilised during the La Liga giants’ 2-0 win over Eibar yesterday. Dembele joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund last summer in the wake of Neymar’s world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain. But he’s not enjoyed the best of starts at […]
Philippe Coutinho risks Barcelona wrath after calls to rivals Real Madrid
Philippe Coutinho finalised his move to Barcelona this week, eventually putting pen to paper on a five-and-a-half-year deal. The La Liga leaders had been chasing Coutinho for months, having failed to bring him to the Nou Camp last summer. Liverpool dug in their heels, forcing Barca to break their transfer record with a £142million bid […]
Philippe Coutinho meets Barcelona fans at the Nou Camp during official unveiling
Brazilian playmaker Coutinho has finally completed his £142million move from Liverpool to Barcelona and has now been introduced to the Barca fans. Coutinho was decked out in his new club’s kit as he took to the Nou Camp pitch, although the 25-year-old is yet to be awarded a squad number. The new signing posed for […]
Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona LIVE updates: Coutinho signs contract, unveiled at Nou Camp
Philippe Coutinho signs for Barcelona: LIVE UPDATES Coutinho presented 13.15: Philippe Coutinho has been presented on the Nou Camp pitch after signing his Barcelona contract. He did some kick ups and had a kick about with some kids despite the injury that will keep him out for 20 days. He is due to speak shortly […]
Philippe Coutinho undergoes Barcelona medical ahead of £142m transfer from Liverpool
La Liga leaders Barcelona struck the agreement to finally sign Coutinho on Saturday afternoon and he quickly jetted to Spain to complete proceedings. Both clubs have now announced the deal but Coutinho must still go through the formalities of the medical and agree personal terms. But there is not expected to be any issues with […]