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Bayern Munich have signed attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona on a season-long loan deal which includes an option to buy.
Barcelona say the German side will pay 8.5m euros (ยฃ7.78m) to take the Brazilian, 27, on loan while the option to buy stands at 120m euros (ยฃ109.84m).
Bayern will also pay Coutinho’s wages for the duration of the loan spell.
“For me, this change represents a new challenge in a new country at one of the best clubs in Europe,” he said. Read more