"What happened was a job offer and, in life, sometimes you get interested; sometimes you don’t and, in my case, everyone knows that I got interested, my family too," said Coutinho. "It's an honour to receive an offer like that, but it's also an honour to be here (at Liverpool). "I earned my place during the last four, five years and I've never had a problem with anyone here. I've always respected the support very much of the groups. The players, the directors, the technical staff. And that hasn't changed at all."ESPN EXCLUSIVE.
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Philippe Coutinho finally breaks his silence on that failed transfer to Barcelona: https://t.co/kI4RV9iFaz pic.twitter.com/z8iclagG1S
When asked whether a later date was agreed for a move to Nou Camp, Coutinho replied: "No, nothing that I know of. I'm in a place where I'm very respected by everyone and I also always respect everyone. "No. It's all done now. I'm focused on working hard and to have a good year if possible. In the end, I have to help my team." Coutinho played 78 minutes against Burnley before he was substituted, with manager Juergen Klopp confirming the player was suffering from cramps.Coutinho: "Liverpool is great club worldwide. Now I’m here and I’ll give my best, as always."
— Anfield HQ (@AnfieldHQ) September 17, 2017
Philippe Coutinho on Barcelona ‘job offer’: ‘sometimes you get interested’ @AHunterGuardian https://t.co/Uw30xuTrEo
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