Manchester Utd Fans Will Love What Coutinho has Decided on His Future

Reports: Former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho has taken a decision on his Barcelona future

According to the Liverpool Echo, Philippe Coutinho has told his teammates he wants to leave Barcelona in the summer. The Brazilian international joined the La Liga Champions in 2018 from Liverpool.

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However,  he has failed to justify the hefty transfer fee the five time European champions paid for his services. Speculations have been on the increase that Barcelona are ready to cut their losses and sell the former Reds star this sumer.

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With just four goals and two assists to his name so far this season, the 26-year-old has been limited to 16 La Liga starts with the majority of his recent starts coming as a result of injuries to Ousmane Dembele.

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Meanwhile, Coutinho was jeered by home supporters  in the Catalan giants’ 3-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano earlier this month, while Gerard Pique was forced to publicly back the playmaker following his below-par performances.

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Despite his recent struggles, the former Liverpool man started for Brazil in their both their games against Panama and Czech Republic during the March international break.

Brazil’s Roberto Firmino, left and teammate Philippe Coutinho take part in the Brazilian soccer teams training session at Tottenham Hotspur’s training ground in north London

And Sport claim the Brazilian told his compatriots during the break he has decided to leave Barcelona this summer, explaining: “I know that it is a difficult decision, but it can be the best thing for my career.”

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They also report he is struggling in Lionel Messi’s shadow and is expected to inform the Catalan giants of his intentions to leave next month.

Meanwhile, Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is embroiled in a debate with the club’s management structure over whether or not to move for Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann this summer, sources have told ESPN FC.

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ESPN FC revealed earlier this month that Griezmann has offered himself to Barca and a number of Europe’s other big clubs, including Real Madrid. The forward has grown frustrated at Atletico, who have been knocked out of the Copa del Rey and the Champions League and are 10 points behind La Liga leaders Barca.

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While Barca’s management structure, which includes Pep Segura, Eric Abidal and Ramon Planes, insist that Griezmann is not a priority for next season, other sources say that Bartomeu is keen on doing a deal.

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“It’s something which has passed the majority of the people at the club by — the Griezmann issue is something being directly dealt with by the president,” a source have told ESPN FC.

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