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title: "Liverpool: Fans reflect on the sale of Philippe Coutinho"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fans-reflect-on-the-sale-of-philippe-coutinho/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Nathan Linley"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2020-01-07T16:00:23Z"
modified: "2020-01-07T16:00:23Z"
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# Liverpool: Fans reflect on the sale of Philippe Coutinho

**Liverpool fans have been reacting to the second anniversary of the sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona.**

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The Reds’ former No. 10 decided to leave Anfield in [January 2018](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42580173) after five seasons at the club, following his [£8.5m](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21266402) move from Inter Milan.

Coutinho was a major figure with the Merseysiders but angered the Kop faithful in the manner of his departure.

He managed to score [54](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/philippe-coutinho/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/80444) goals and provided [45](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/philippe-coutinho/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/80444) assists in 201 appearances before he left for [£142m](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42580173), while the Reds used the funds to bring in [Virgil van Dijk](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42496637) and [Alisson Becker](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/11441825/liverpool-sign-alisson-from-roma-in-record-deal-for-a-goalkeeper) respectively.

The Brazil international [struggled](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2815791-philippe-coutinho-the-struggles-of-barcelonas-record-signing) at the Nou Camp and his former side knocked the Catalan giants out of the Champions League after they were [3-0](https://www.skysports.com/football/liverpool-vs-barcelona/406466) up in the first leg. Indeed, he was [booed](https://talksport.com/football/539293/liverpool-barcelona-anfield-boos-luis-suarez-philippe-coutinho/) upon his return to Anfield during last season’s famous comeback.

> On this day in 2018, Liverpool sold Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona.
>
> They used the money to pay for Virgil van Dijk and Alisson and still had some to spare 🤯 [pic.twitter.com/Zz1taqeQuo](https://t.co/Zz1taqeQuo)
>
> — B/R Football (@brfootball) [January 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/brfootball/status/1214170881502646274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

As a result, he moved to Bayern Munich on a [season-long loan](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49392631), where he has currently managed seven goals and seven assists, as per [TransferMarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/philippe-coutinho/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/80444).

Supporters were quick to point out how wise their club was and what a foolish decision the Brazilian made by choosing to move to Spain.

Here you will find some of the best comments from Liverpool fans:

> Biggest W in our history 🙏🏾
>
> — J Andres 🇬🇧🇨🇴 (@JAndresMusicMTP) [January 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/JAndresMusicMTP/status/1214186448829779968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> klopp is a genius 🎯
>
> — Wallflower (@TheAaronAlasa) [January 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/TheAaronAlasa/status/1214184678422466561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Funny that Barca’s most expensive buy is not even at their club but out on loan. Lfc were too smart to not hold on for PC.
>
> — Edsz Ynwa Kisst (@Uti\_sik) [January 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/Uti_sik/status/1214187067284037633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Absolute bargain’s 🤩
>
> — Gini Mino Mané Mo (@twituseroriz) [January 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/twituseroriz/status/1214181875817820160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> [pic.twitter.com/RMkSs9Ku74](https://t.co/RMkSs9Ku74)
>
> — Abhishek Krishnan (@SociallySober) [January 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/SociallySober/status/1214173021373468673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> [pic.twitter.com/DrjHvCzEsL](https://t.co/DrjHvCzEsL)
>
> — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (@LFC\_Karan) [January 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/LFC_Karan/status/1214171162508267521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> [pic.twitter.com/cMWxini4fj](https://t.co/cMWxini4fj)
>
> — Brandon. 🇵🇸 (@Brand0nLFC) [January 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/Brand0nLFC/status/1214171636632629248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Thanks Cou!
>
> — Bontang Reds (@BIGREDS\_Bontang) [January 6, 2020](https://twitter.com/BIGREDS_Bontang/status/1214188081986670593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***What do you make of the second anniversary of Philippe Coutinho’s departure? Join the discussion by commenting below…***