# Philippe Coutinho

Last year

2022

# Transfer News

Aston Villa seal €20 million permanent deal for Barcelona's Coutinho

The Brazilian has impressed since arriving on loan in January.

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May 12th 2022, 8:29 PM

# Pen to Paper

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard happy to sit tight on Philippe Coutinho deal

The club have the option to buy the Barcelona midfielder at the end of the season.

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Mar 9th 2022, 1:31 PM

# The Return

'I missed the Premier League,' says Coutinho, after unforgettable debut

The Brazilian latched onto Jacob Ramsey’s low cross with a cool finish from close-range to cap Villa’s fightback.

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Jan 16th 2022, 12:01 AM

# instant impact

Dream debut for Coutinho as Villa comeback to hold Man United

Two goals from Bruno Fernandes had put the Red Devils in the driving seat.

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Jan 15th 2022, 7:29 PM

# the magician

Coutinho set to be reunited with Gerrard as Barcelona and Aston Villa agree loan deal

The Brazilian attacking midfielder will travel to Birmingham to complete a medical in the next 48 hours.

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Jan 7th 2022, 9:50 AM

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# Criticism

Christian Eriksen 'too slow' for Bayern Munich

Lothar Matthaus, who took in two spells with the Bundesliga giants, is not convinced by the Danish playmaker.

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Oct 17th 2019, 10:50 AM

# expensive

'We couldn't afford him' - Klopp hints that Liverpool wanted Coutinho back

The Reds boss has suggested insufficient funds prevented the club from bringing the player back to Merseyside.

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Aug 20th 2019, 12:40 AM

# Adios

Bayern loan Coutinho from Barca with option to buy for €120m

The German champions will pay the player’s wages and reserve the right to purchase him next summer.

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Aug 19th 2019, 9:23 AM

# Transfer News

Bayern sign €10 million French starlet as Sane bid on ice

Borussia Moenchengladbach confirmed on Saturday that they had sold midfielder Mickael Cuisance.

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Aug 17th 2019, 10:45 PM

# on loan

Coutinho edges closer to Bayern loan move after Barcelona reach 'agreement in principle'

The 27-year-old was left out of Barcelona’s squad for tonight’s La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao.

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Aug 16th 2019, 7:52 PM

# transfer talks

Barcelona officials in Paris to discuss Neymar-Coutinho deal - Reports

Two of Europe’s superpowers are looking to do some major business before the window shuts next month.

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Aug 13th 2019, 3:52 PM

# Going nowhere

Philippe Coutinho set for Barcelona stay after Miami win over Napoli

The former Liverpool forward has distanced himself from a move to Tottenham.

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Aug 8th 2019, 11:37 AM

# warning

'Coutinho would face more pressure at Liverpool' - Rivaldo

The Brazil international playmaker has been linked with a return to Anfield, but his fellow countryman believes he may want to remain at Camp Nou.

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Jul 19th 2019, 9:21 AM

# red blooded

‘His heart and affinity is very much with Liverpool’ - Coutinho’s agent hints at possible Anfield return

The player’s agent has ruled out a move to Man United, but also claimed that Barcelona don’t plan on selling Coutinho.

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Jul 16th 2019, 6:30 AM

# dead wood

Barcelona gear up for clear-out as president admits players will leave

Philippe Coutinho and Samuel Umtiti are among the stars rumoured to be close to the exit after a disastrous end to the season.

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May 26th 2019, 2:28 PM

# Planning ahead

Barcelona suffer defeat after resting 11 players ahead of Liverpool clash

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho were all among those absent.

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May 4th 2019, 10:31 PM

# Staying Put

'I'm happy at Barca' - Coutinho rules out Premier League return despite frustrations in Spain

The 26-year-old has failed to nail down a regular starting berth with the Catalan giants and has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea.

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Apr 8th 2019, 7:30 AM

# Concern

What is going wrong for Barcelona's €160 million man?

Philippe Coutinho has struggled at the Camp Nou since his move from Liverpool.

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Mar 13th 2019, 12:01 AM

# Reserve judgement

Coutinho told he has Barca future as bench duty continues for ex-Liverpool star

‘Barca signed him because he’s one of the best in the world and he’s going to give us a lot.’

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Jan 7th 2019, 9:52 AM

# success

Messi, Coutinho get Barcelona off to winning start

The Argentine superstar scored Barca’s 6,000th La Liga goal.

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Aug 19th 2018, 12:16 AM

# Report

Neymar-inspired Brazil prevail, as Mexico bow out at last 16 for 7th consecutive time

The PSG star scored the winner in Russia today.

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Jul 2nd 2018, 4:54 PM

# World Cup 2018

A Coutinho cracker, a push, and a penalty shout: Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Switzerland

It was honours even in tonight’s Group E clash.

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Jun 17th 2018, 9:12 PM

# Claim

'Casemiro is one of the best, if not the best in the defensive midfield position'

The Real Madrid star has been lauded by Gilberto Silva ahead of the World Cup getting underway in Russia.

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Jun 10th 2018, 1:32 PM

# jogo bonito

Nike's Brazil World Cup ad sees Ronaldo recreate iconic airport scene from 1998

Hard to believe it’s 20 years since the original.

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Jun 5th 2018, 12:51 PM

# strength in depth

This Liverpool squad is the strongest I've ever worked with - Klopp

The man who led Borussia Dortmund to the 2013 Champions League final says there is huge competition for places right now.

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Feb 19th 2018, 6:41 PM

# Benched

Valverde defends decision to drop Coutinho as Barca equal club record

Andres Iniesta started ahead of the Brazil international for the Catalan side’s 2-0 victory over Eibar.

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Feb 18th 2018, 9:45 AM

# Claim

Mo Salah is ‘probably the best Liverpool signing in the past 15 years’

The Egyptian has taken Anfield by storm, scoring 29 goals so far in his first campaign as a Kop.

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Feb 14th 2018, 12:45 PM

# Off the Mark

Watch: Philippe Coutinho scores impressive first goal for Barcelona

The Brazilian helped Barcelona to victory in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final clash against Valencia.

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Feb 8th 2018, 10:48 PM

# Overspent

'Coutinho isn't worth €160m' - Barcelona overpaid for Liverpool star, says Carragher

The former Reds defender remains disappointed at having seen the Brazilian leave Anfield mid-season, with a cheaper summer deal making more sense

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Feb 3rd 2018, 12:18 PM

# Unimpressed

Liverpool owners criticised over Coutinho sale: 'Fans don't care about bank balances, they care about winning'

Former managing director of the Reds, Christian Purslow, has accused John W Henry and Fenway Sports Group of prioritising money over on-field success

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Jan 30th 2018, 2:43 PM

# Support

Luis Suarez defends subbed Coutinho after first La Liga start

Philippe Coutinho experienced a relatively quiet match at Camp Nou on Sunday but Luis Suarez defended the Barcelona recruit.

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Jan 29th 2018, 12:30 PM

# new man

Coutinho makes debut as Barcelona through to Cup semis

Luis Suarez scored an early opener in the quarter-final second leg before Lionel Messi’s deflected effort.

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Jan 25th 2018, 10:43 PM

# Ready to go

Philippe Coutinho set for Barcelona debut, handed Mascherano's number 14 shirt

The ex-Liverpool star has been named in the Catalan side’s squad for Thursday’s Copa del Rey clash against Espanyol.

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Jan 24th 2018, 9:07 PM

# Claim

Mahrez the wrong option to replace Coutinho at Liverpool - Owen

The Reds have money to spend following the €160 million sale of a Brazilian star to Barcelona.

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Jan 12th 2018, 10:02 AM

# Advice

Liverpool urged to sign PSG midfielder as Coutinho replacement

After the sale of the Brazil international, the Reds must look for a top quality replacement such as Marco Verratti, says Christian Purslow.

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Jan 9th 2018, 2:54 PM

# Departures Lounge

Martin O'Neill to Stoke, Griezmann's Man United wage demands and all today's transfer gossip

Plus, the players Liverpool have identified in their search for a Philippe Coutinho replacement.

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Jan 8th 2018, 12:42 PM

# Done Deal

Coutinho's Barcelona career delayed by thigh injury as he signs five-and-a-half year deal

The Brazilian is set to be out of action for another three weeks.

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Jan 8th 2018, 12:20 PM

# Talent

Coutinho 'had everything' at just 18 years old

Rafael Benitez has recalled how impressed the coaches were at Inter.

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Jan 8th 2018, 10:54 AM

# Farewell

Klopp hails Coutinho's professionalism after he was denied 'dream' Barca move in summer

The Brazilian’s €160 million switch to the La Liga giants was confirmed today.

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Jan 6th 2018, 8:34 PM

# It's Official

Barcelona agree record €160 million deal with Liverpool for Coutinho

The Merseyside club issued a statement on Saturday evening confirming the Brazilian’s departure.

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