Coutinho transfer news 2019
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Philippe Coutinho's transfer news in 2019 was quite eventful. Here's a brief summary:
January 2019:
- Coutinho was linked with a move away from Barcelona, with several clubs interested in signing him, including Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich.
- On January 8, 2019, Bayern Munich announced that they had reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign Coutinho on a permanent deal, with the transfer fee reportedly set at €120 million.
February 2019:
- Coutinho completed his move to Bayern Munich on February 18, 2019, signing a five-and-a-half-year contract with the German club.
- The transfer was seen as a significant coup for Bayern, who had been chasing Coutinho for several months.
Post-transfer:
- Coutinho struggled to find his form at Bayern Munich, scoring only 11 goals in 34 appearances in his first season.
- In the 2019-2020 season, Coutinho's form improved slightly, but he still faced criticism for his inconsistent performances.
- In August 2020, Coutinho was loaned to AS Roma for the 2020-2021 season, with an option to buy.
Overall, Coutinho's transfer news in 2019 was marked by a high-profile move from Barcelona to Bayern Munich, followed by a mixed bag of performances and a subsequent loan move to AS Roma.