Jurgen Klopp has revealed why they budged and sold Philippe Coutinho but insisted that Liverpool never wanted to allow the Brazilian leave and did everything possible to keep him.
The Reds agreed a deal to sell Coutinho to Barcelona for a staggering £145million on Saturday, and Klopp says they did all they could to prevent the move, but agreed, albeit reluctantly.
The 25-year old joined Liverpool from Inter Milan for £8.5m in 2013, but has now become the third most expensive footballer in history having signed a five-and-a-half-year deal at the Nou Camp.
Klopp said to Liverpool’s website: “It is with great reluctance that we — as a team and club — prepare to say farewell to a good friend, a wonderful person and a fantastic player in Philippe Coutinho.
“It is no secret that Philippe has wanted this move to happen since July, when Barcelona first made their interest known. Philippe was insistent with me, the owners and even his team-mates this was a move he was desperate to make happen.
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