As reported by Mundo Deportivo this Monday, Koeman has already called Philippe Coutinho to inform him that he has him and who wants him to join Barça 2020-21 training sessions. And not in a symbolic way while looking for equipment, but with the aim that fbe part of the first team next season.
On loan to Bayern Munich this season, where he has won everything, Coutinho's plan was to go to the Premier League and Barça's, to sell him. “He will not wear the Barça shirt again“They came to say off the record from within the club this winter while they waited for the agent, Kia Joorabchian, to bring a good offer that never came. The situation has changed. First, due to the lack of offers that allow them to amortize their expensive signing. Then, due to Barça's financial difficulties in dealing with transfers and, finally, the arrival of Koeman on the bench. It seems that the Dutchman believes that Coutinho is recoverable for Barça.
“I have to go back and what I can say is that I want to work hard to have a great year. But we are going to see what will happen, “said the Brazilian in the Movistar Champions League cameras as soon as he lifted the Champions League with Bayern. Something that he came to do at Barça and that the Barça club has not achieved, but yes the Brazilian on an individual level At times, Coutinho wins integers to be at Barça for the 2020-21 season.