Barcelona wants Coutinho out

He was the most expensive signing in the history of Barcelona, and he came as an heir to a Neymar who left somewhat abruptly. Coutinho had shown his monumental growth in the Premier League, where he became an absolute 'crack' of the competition. A year and a half later, the Brazilian is sentenced.

And not because of a lack of opportunities. Valverde has bet on him against all odds despite the whistles that came from the stands of the Camp Nou, even on a magical night like the 3-0 to Liverpool. On the second leg, in the toughest result in recent years, Coutinho was completely absent. 

He appeared at Anfield and was jeered, as hardly anyone forgives him for his departure to Barcelona. Now, the Premier League could be his future destination again because the Catalan team, according to 'Marca', are fed up, and could be finding him another team. 

However, in a market like the current one it is difficult to predict if someone is able to pay what will Barça will be asking for - they paid 120 million plus 40 in variables -  and above all, Coutinho's salary. On arrival, the club and the player signed a contract which states that Coutinho earns 13.5 million euros net per season.

An astronomical figure, no doubt about it. The number '7' has the Camp Nou against him and the sports and technical management haven't been happy with him for a while either, which explains the rumours. In a year and a half, he has shattered the hopes that had been placed in him. And now it's a problem for the club. And quite a big one at that.