Now based in Barcelona after six years in São Paulo, I have written on these topics at length through previews and analysis while having also covered match reports for tournaments such as the Copa America. In the aftermath of his Champions League success, the Brazilian confirmed that his future is up in the air once he returns. "Of course, I have to go back to Barcelona and then we'll see what happens," Coutinho explained in an interview with Movistar+ after Sunday's final. Also keen on Lautaro Martinez, however, the question remains as to whether Barcelona can afford not to sell Coutinho as whispers circle of an intention to drop his price tag from $131mn to around $90mn or $100mn. “I didn’t have a great season. The 28-year-old was not a guaranteed starter but still managed 11 goals in 38 appearances. "We had a great season and we are very happy," he added. Prior to the winter break, a hat trick and two assist haul in a 6-1 thrashing of Werder Bremen was a high point, yet the 27-year-old has struggled to hold down a regular place for the fired Kovac's successor Hansi Flick, as much as there have been moments of promise and genius. Yet Coutinho should be full of confidence after a season with Bayern where he won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal Cup, and the Champions League. Shipped out to Bayern Munich on loan, the Brazil international enjoyed an early renaissance at the Allianz in 2019/2020 before falling out of favor under Niko Kovac. “Well, you’ve got to do your job and he did his job perfectly, and it’s probably the reason why Barcelona want him back so badly.”. 2020 Barcelona have no intention of bringing Philippe Coutinho back from a loan spell at Bayern Munich, with a club spokesman branding reports to the contrary “made up”.
The Brazil international even admitted as much to reporters before the 2019 Copa America. "They are defined by the smallest of details. The Brazilian won the treble with Bayern, knocking Barcelona … You may opt-out by. "What I can say is that I really want to work hard to have a great year, but let's see what happens.". His loan deal expiring on the 30th of that month, SPORT has additionally claimed that Barça would be willing to extend Coutinho’s lease by another year. Powered by, The Brazilian is back at the Camp Nou after a season on loan at Bayern Munich, Puyol Sends Message of Support As Messi Returns to Barcelona. Todos los derechos reservados. match between Schalke 04 v Bayern Munchen at the Veltins Arena on March 3, 2020 in Gelsenkirchen Germany (Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/Soccrates/Getty Images), during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and SV Werder Bremen at Allianz Arena on December 14, 2019 in Munich, Germany. Coutinho cut short his holiday to return to training at Barcelona just 21 days after knocking the Catalan giants out of the Champions League. MUNICH, GERMANY - DECEMBER 14: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Philippe Coutinho of FC Bayern Muenchen gestures ... [+] during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and SV Werder Bremen at Allianz Arena on December 14, 2019 in Munich, Germany.
Forcing Europe's top leagues into postponement, the COVID-19 outbreak could also heavily influence Coutinho's destiny. © 2020 Forbes Media LLC. "We've deserved this and it's a special feeling. Setien has voiced no concerns towards this potential outcome whatsoever, though, considering him an 'interesting footballer' who is capable of playing between the lines in midfield and boasts 'technical capacity'. Made a scapegoat for the catastrophic 4-0 Champions League semi-final loss at Anfield against former club Liverpool last season, many a Culer demanded never to see Philippe Coutinho in an FC Barcelona shirt again and sort of got their wish. Unidad Editorial Información Deportiva, S.L.U. Philippe Coutinho is back in Barcelonaafter a season-long loan with Bayern Munich and looks set to stay at the Camp Nou for 2020-21. In the aftermath of his Champions League success, the Brazilian confirmed that his future is up in the air once he returns. “He was due to return on September 7 but actually he returned at the beginning of September because he didn’t want to lose his momentum and fitness, and he’s been training with Barcelona. Manuel Neuer adds to his legendary status. Now based in Barcelona after six years in São Paulo, I have written on these topics at length through previews and analysis while having also covered match reports for.