Liverpool Confirms Coutinho's Move To Barcelona

Philippe Coutinho‘s transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona has been confirmed, completing a British record move for a reported £142 million.

The Brazilian attacker, who missed the two games in January due to a rather suspicious injury – just as he did with a claimed back injury in August, flew to Spain on Saturday evening after the two clubs agreed a deal.

The fee is an initial £106 million (€120 million) with the rest in what is being reported as realistic add-ons that will be activated in the future, taking the fee to €160 million.

Coutinho joined Liverpool from Inter Milan six years ago for £8.5 million and made 201 appearances for the Reds, scoring 54 goals.

The No.10 scored 12 goals and made 9 assists in 20 appearances this season.

A statement from Liverpool FC reads:

Liverpool FC can confirm Philippe Coutinho will be leaving the club after a transfer agreement was reached with FC Barcelona, subject to medical and agreement of personal terms.

The player now has permission to complete the usual formalities to conclude the transfer immediately.