Barcelona has managed to bring in Philippe Coutinhodari Liverpool. The Brazilian was bought for 160 million euros and will be contracted until 2023.
Coutinho had left Liverpool on Saturday, January 6, and had his first photo session wearing a Barcelona jacket on Sunday night, January 7, 2018, after the game against Levante.
Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valverde, said can not wait to see Coutinho action on the field by collaborating with Messi and Suarez. "I think he can bring a lot of things to the team, he scores goals and designs attacks, he can help us, because he can play either in the middle or widen," said Valverde.
Valverde rate Coutinho will give more value for Barcelona. "He is versatile and we can take aSuge of his flexibility," he said.
Meanwhile, Barcelona's Luis Suarez expressed his joy for returning to play with Coutinho, who had been his partner in Liverpool uniform.
"As a teammate and a friend, I am very happy because I think he will bring a lot of things to the team," Suarez said. "Everyone knows the quality, he's played at the top level a few years ago up to now and that's important."
Suarez is ready to help Coutinho. "We have to welcome him as best we can to make him feel comfortable, we know that moving clubs is always difficult, but I think, by his profile, he will adapt well," said the Uruguayan.
The Brazilian midfielder, Paulinho, does not feel unrivaled with the presence of Coutinho, who is a teammate in the Brazilian national team. "Coutinho is a great player and will help Barcelona achieve team goals," said Paulinho.
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