Coutinho liverpool transfer news
A blast from the past!
Philippe Coutinho is a Brazilian professional footballer who played for Liverpool FC from 2013 to 2018. Here are some key transfer news and updates related to his time at Liverpool:
Transfer to Liverpool (2013): Coutinho joined Liverpool from Inter Milan for a reported fee of £8.5 million (€10 million) in January 2013.
Contract Extension (2015): In January 2015, Coutinho signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool, keeping him at the club until 2022.
Transfer Rumors (2017-2018): Coutinho's future at Liverpool was the subject of intense speculation in the summer of 2017, with Barcelona reportedly interested in signing him. He eventually handed in a transfer request in August 2017, but Liverpool refused to sell him.
Transfer to Barcelona (2018): On January 6, 2018, Coutinho completed a move to Barcelona for a reported fee of £142 million (€160 million), making him the most expensive player in Liverpool's history at the time.
Post-Liverpool Career: After leaving Liverpool, Coutinho has played for Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Aston Villa, among other clubs.
Some notable quotes from his time at Liverpool:
- "I'm very happy to be here, I'm very happy to be a part of this team, and I'm very happy to be playing for this club." - Philippe Coutinho (2013)
- "I've always said that I love this club, I love the fans, and I love the city. I've always said that I want to stay here, but the club has to make a decision." - Philippe Coutinho (2017)
I hope that brings back some fond memories for Liverpool fans!