Philippe Coutinho already is new player of the FC Barcelona

It was one of the most wished players in summer, but finally his arrival has had to expect some months. Philippe Coutinho is new player of the FC Barcelona, after some arduous negotiations with the Liverpool that have unblocked in the month of January. Ernesto Valverde already has to the piece that was missing him for the attack.

The Barcelona effort to do with the midfield player has been capital. Finally they will be 120 millions in fixed payments and 40 in a series of variables that would elevate the traspaso until the 160 'kilos', the elder in a wintry window and in the history of the club, above the 104 40 invested in the arrival of Ousmane Dembélé. It will sign by five seasons.

The one of River arrives endorsed by big figures of the Barça, as Xavi Hernández and Rivaldo, but besides also has the support of the heavy weights of the staff. Regarding his adaptation, in addition to the factor calendar, plays to his favour that has two friends in the changing room, since Luis Suárez played to his side in Anfield and Paulinho does it in the Brazilian selection.

Signing on a long-term basis

Although so much the Barça like the own Coutinho bet by an immediate incorporation, to the Brazilian sees him like an option on a long-term basis, by what does not have escatimado in costs to the hour to certify his arrival. Without going more far, this season will not be able to play the Champions when having participated with the Liverpool, although his presence in LaLiga and the Glass will suppose a step forward of a group that aspires to all the titles at stake.

Further to give the possibility to give rests to Andrés Iniesta, to the Brazilian values him by a profile that fits perfectly in the philosophy culé, with a big vision of game, capacity of pass, desborde and creation and a smell goleador for nothing desdeñable. His polivalencia, besides, also is a big virtue, because it turns him into an option for the medullary but also for the forward.

Several sources aim to that the footballer will arrive this same Saturday to the City Condal, and that the Sunday will witness in the Camp Nou the clash against the Raise. In the club already organise the dates for his medical review and his presentation, and the poster of official could publish in brief.