Coutinho Joins Barcelona Out for Three Weeks

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Barcelona announced on Monday that Brazilian star Philippe Coutinho has completed his transfer from Liverpool to the Catalan club. However, due to a thigh injury, Coutinho will not be available for selection in the next three weeks.

After undergoing a medical examination by Barcelona’s team doctors, Coutinho was given a tour of the club’s museum, accompanied by club officials. He later visited the office of Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu, where he attended a signing ceremony. The contract details include a fixed transfer fee of €120 million, with an additional €40 million in performance-based add-ons. Coutinho has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at the club until the summer. An additional clause in the contract stipulates that Coutinho will not be eligible to play for Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League.

Barcelona also issued a statement confirming that Coutinho’s right thigh injury would keep him out of action for the next three weeks.

Coutinho missed Liverpool’s first two matches due to the injury. During the press conference announcing his move to Barcelona, he had yet to choose a squad number, as the official decision was still pending. However, according to Sky Sports, Coutinho is set to wear the number 14 shirt, which is currently held by Javier Mascherano. Reports suggest that the 33-year-old Mascherano will leave Barcelona this month to join the Chinese Super League.

Coutinho expressed his gratitude to Liverpool for allowing him to fulfill his dream of joining Barcelona. He acknowledged that while a transfer to Barcelona did not materialize last summer, he remained confident that the move would happen eventually.

Earlier today, Coutinho spoke to Barcelona TV, revealing his excitement about finally being able to play alongside footballing icons like Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta, and Luis Suárez.

With his transfer now official, Coutinho is eager to make his mark at Barcelona, even though he will have to wait a few weeks before stepping onto the pitch. As fans eagerly anticipate his return, the drama surrounding his transfer is reminiscent of the tension and excitement felt before every BD Cricket Match, where fans hope for their stars to shine.

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