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They with a move for Chelsea forward Willian, who is from Brazil. While there was little doubt that in the medium to long term he was a priority, Coutinho would also be unable to play in the Champions League this season.
More than 30 classic Barça matches. Nagasaki midfielder Philippe Coutinho has swapped numbers ahead of the 2018-19 season. The 25-year-old did not join his team-mates as they flew to Dubai on Saturday for a break and has been adamant that he did not wish to play again for the Anfield club. THE Between BARÇA VIDEO EXPERIENCE ON DEMAND Subscribe now for all matches On Demand with BarçaVIDEO PREMIUM. Barcelona are working on obtaining a Portuguese passport for Philippe Coutinho in a bid to free up a third non-European Union spot in their squad, a club source confirmed to ESPN FC. In stepping into the storied legacy of the number seven shirt, Coutinho will hope to write his own legacy at Barca, similar to the mould of previous holders Figo and Villa, both of whom delivered triumphs during their stints.
The other two places are taken by Colombia's Yerry Mina and new signing Arthur Melo, from Brazil, following the departure of Paulinho. Some on the board feared that not only was the fee high, having spent more than £88m of the £196m they had received for Neymar on Ousmane Dembélé, it might also deny opportunities to squad members such as Denis Suárez. But Barca may still decide to cash in on Mina, who had an excellent World Cup, following the arrival of Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet, with sources confirming to ESPN FC that Everton in a deal.
Philippe Coutinho swapping No. 14 for No. 7 at Barcelona - In general, the profile of the players that have worn it are attackers, and brilliant players of great quality such as Coutinho. The Brazilian now has the opportunity to continue the legend that accompanies this number, and make the No.
Gab Marcotti says N'Golo Kante wouldn't fit at Barcelona, but Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop think he could be a replacement for Sergio Busquets. Barcelona are working on obtaining a Portuguese passport for Philippe Coutinho in a bid to free up a third non-European Union spot in their squad, a club source confirmed to ESPN FC. Coutinho, 26, currently occupies one of the three non-EU playing spots granted to each La Liga club and is eligible for a Portuguese passport through his wife, Aine, whom he married more than two years ago. The other two places are taken by Colombia's Yerry Mina and new signing Arthur Melo, from Brazil, following the departure of Paulinho. The source said Barcelona hope the documentation will be in place before the start of the new season, which begins Aug. Barca were looking into ways to obtain a Spanish passport for Neymar before he left for Paris Saint-Germain last summer, and Luis Suarez, from Uruguay, has an Italian passport through his wife, Sofia. Securing EU eligibility for Coutinho is important as Barca's transfer plans could hinge on whether or not they can add another non-European player this summer. They with a move for Chelsea forward Willian, who is from Brazil. Mina will also be following the situation closely as he looked set to leave the club this summer to free up space for Arthur, but Paulinho's return to China and Coutinho's eligibility mean the club are no longer obliged to sell the centre-back. But Barca may still decide to cash in on Mina, who had an excellent World Cup, following the arrival of Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet, with sources confirming to ESPN FC that Everton in a deal.