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  • Coutinho reveals reason leaving Liverpool for Barca

    Coutinho reveals reason leaving Liverpool for Barca

    Aston Villa player Philippe Coutinho insists he has no regrets about moving to Barcelona.

    The 29 year-old left Barca in January for Villa on-loan.

    Coutinho said: “Regrets for having signed with Barça? No.

    “At times we have to make decisions, and one of my big dreams was to play for Barcelona, and at that time I decided to make that decision, but always with great affection, respect and of gratitude for Liverpool and for the friendships over the years I have been with the club.

    “But at that time, I had a decision to make and I don’t regret it.”

  • Details of Aston Villa deal for Coutinho

    Details of Aston Villa deal for Coutinho

    Details are emerging of Philippe Coutinho’s move to Aston Villa.

    The Barcelona midfielder has joined Villa on-loan to the end of the season with a non-obligatory option to buy.

    Local journalist Gerard Romero reports Barca will cover 65 per cent of Coutinho’s salary.

    Meanwhile, Matteo Moretto has stated the amount of the purchase option present in the operation will be €35-45m.

    Coutinho’s move to Villa means a reunion with manager Steven Gerrard, his former Liverpool teammate.

  • Transfer: Coutinho joins Aston Villa from Barca

    Transfer: Coutinho joins Aston Villa from Barca

    Aston Villa have agreed a deal to bring in former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona until the end of the season.

    According to BBC, the deal which is subject to a medical and a work permit being granted, includes an option to buy the 29-year-old Brazil international.

    Coutinho joined Barcelona in a £142m move from Liverpool in January 2018.

    However, he has not had the expected impact and Barca are keen to move him on to lighten their wage bill.

    Arsenal, Everton, Newcastle and Tottenham were also linked with a move for Coutinho.

    The playmaker, who has scored 26 goals in 106 appearances for the Catalans, has 18 months to run on his Nou Camp contract, which expires at the end of the 2022-23 season.

    His move reunites him with Villa manager Steven Gerrard, who was his captain at Liverpool.

    Gerrard, who described his former team-mate as a “special footballer” on Thursday, and Coutinho were key parts of the Liverpool side who fell just short of winning the Premier League title in 2014.

    Coutinho scored 41 Premier League in 152 appearances for Liverpool, who he joined in a £8.5m move from Inter Milan in January 2013.

  • La Liga: Philippe Coutinho agrees to leave Barca

    La Liga: Philippe Coutinho agrees to leave Barca

    Brazilian player, Philippe Coutinho is ready to leave La Liga side Barcelona this month.

    Sport says Coutinho has made it clear to Barcelona he is willing to move if there is an attractive offer for him. He understands the club do not need him. Injuries and inconsistent form have stopped the most expensive ever signing from succeeding in Catalonia.

    There’s no doubt he would like to return to the Premier League, but his high salary is not helping the operation. Coutinho and Barcelona have made the interested clubs aware that they will try to help as best they can with the salary issue. In England they say Tottenham and Arsenal are interested.

    A loan might be the most likely option for Coutinho to depart and continue his career elsewhere ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, where he hopes to play for Brazil.

  • Barca midfielder eager to make Arsenal move

    Barca midfielder eager to make Arsenal move

    Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho is keen to join Arsenal next month.

    Coutinho, 29, has been linked with a host of English clubs after falling out of favour at the Nou Camp. New Barca boss Xavi has informed the Brazilian that he can expect limited minutes under his stewardship.

    Arsenal, Everton, Tottenham and Newcastle have been alerted to Coutinho’s decline at Barcelona and are all reportedly keeping tabs on the former Liverpool star.

    Sport says Coutinho is leaning towards a switch to north London in January, with Mikel Arteta’s Gunners said to match both his ambitions and wage demands.

    Coutinho is aware that he would need to climb down from his staggering £200,000-per-week wage to seal a Nou Camp exit, but wants a destination that meets his goals on the pitch.

  • Arteta approves Arsenal move for Barca midfielder

    Arteta approves Arsenal move for Barca midfielder

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has approved a move for Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho.

    Barca have encouraged Coutinho to find a new club in January and agents are attempting to take him back to England.

    Mundo Deportivo says among the clubs contacted is Arsenal, where manager Mikel Arteta has approved the Brazilian’s arrival.

    Talks for the moment are at an initial stage, with negotiations to step up next week.

    Everton and Newcastle have also expressed interest in the former Liverpool star in recent days.

  • La Liga: I’ve chatted with Xavi – Coutinho

    La Liga: I’ve chatted with Xavi – Coutinho

    Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho says he’s spoken to new coach Xavi.

    Coutinho is currently in Brazil with the national team squad.

    Asked about his new coach, the midfielder said: “Xavi was a great player and he is an idol of the club, who is back with us.

    “I hope he will have great success with the group we have. We had a chat and I know he’s a great guy.

    “I’m sure he will do a good job in Barcelona.”

  • UCL: I want Liverpool version of Coutinho – Barca coach

    UCL: I want Liverpool version of Coutinho – Barca coach

    Barcelona caretaker coach Sergi admits he wants to help Philippe Coutinho rediscover his best form.

    Sergi was speaking ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash with Dynamo Kyiv.

    On Coutinho, he said, “This is my idea. I have spoken with all the players, also with him. The Camp Nou whistled at me, even when I was from home. I have asked him to play easy and that when he can make a difference, to do so. The easier he does it, the better we can find the strength he had as a Liverpool player.”

  • Why I want to keep Coutinho at Barca – Koeman

    Why I want to keep Coutinho at Barca – Koeman

    Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman says he’ll be counting on Philippe Coutinho this season.

    There’s been talk of Coutinho being offered to Premier League clubs this summer.

    However, Koeman insists: “Philippe is not there because I think he needs another week to train with the group.

    “I’m counting on him because I think he’s a great player. He can be important for Barcelona. I’m really counting on him this season.

    “Coutinho can play in different positions. We lost a lot of goals with (Lionel) Messi leaving and we have to get them from others. Philippe is one of them.”

  • Barca propose Coutinho swap deal with Arsenal for Aubameyang or Lacazette

    Barca propose Coutinho swap deal with Arsenal for Aubameyang or Lacazette

    Philippe Coutinho was left out of Barcelona’s opening day win over Real Sociedad.

    The news comes after the Brazilian was linked with a move to Arsenal.

    Spanish outlet Sport says Barca have proposed a swap deal with the Gunners involving Coutinho.

    The La Liga giants want Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in exchange for the former Liverpool man.

    They would also accept Alexandre Lacazette as a second option.

    There would be no money involved in the transfer as Barca continue to struggle with their finances.

    Aubameyang would also have to take a pay-cut from 14million euros to 10million euros per season.

    Super agent Kia Joorabachian, who represents Coutinho and has close ties to Arsenal, is reportedly pulling the strings behind the proposed deal.

    Meanwhile, the swap deal will reportedly have no impact on Arsenal’s pursuit of Real Madrid playmaker Martin Odegaard.