Philippe Coutinho 'to finalise transfer after Copa America' after talks over Barcelona exit


 
Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho will not make any final decisions over his future until he returns from the Copa America as speculation continues to link him with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
The ex-Liverpool man has struggled to adapt to life at the Nou Camp since his £105m move in January 2018, and scored just five goals in 33 La Liga appearances last summer.
He has also received a rough ride from fans, often being booed and jeered as he is seen as expensive waste of money by many supporters of the club.
PSG are said to be the team most likely to sign Coutinho this summer, with fellow Brazilian Leonardo returning as their sporting director.

With another Brazilian, Neymar, rumoured to be leaving PSG , they may have money to spend, and Coutinho could prove to be a perfect foil for Kylian Mbappe.
Leonardo has reportedly already been in contact with Coutinho's camp, but with the player fully focused on trying to guide Brazil to their ninth Copa America title on home soil he has said he will resume talks after the tournament.

 
With fellow international teammates Thiago Silva, Marquinhos and Dani Alves currently plying their trade at the Parc de Princes in addition to Neymar, it would certainly be an attractive-looking move for Coutinho, who has not found it easy to deal with the levels of expectations placed on his shoulders at Barcelona .

 

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