Philippe
Coutinho signs new long-term Liverpool deal with no buyout clause..,
Liverpool’s
manager Jürgen Klopp believes the club have made a significant statement in
tying down “world class” Philippe Coutinho to a new contract. The Brazil
international’s new deal is understood to be for five years, making him one of
the club’s highest earners, and does not include a buyout clause.
Coutinho
has been highly influential this season, helping the side briefly go top of the
Premier League in November, and his value to the side was evident when his
near-seven week absence with ankle ligament damage coincided with their worst
run of form of the campaign.
His
performances had attracted the interest of Barcelona but the playmaker’s
decision to stick with Liverpool and Klopp is a major coup.
Klopp
told the club websites “I think everyone knows what a great footballer Phil is,
that is not in question but not everyone sees what an incredibly positive
character he is and what a big influence he is on the dressing room.
“I
knew of Phil before I came to Liverpool and I was well aware of what a talent
he was, but since arriving here I have not only witnessed his ability up close,
but also his ever-continuing development. He is truly world-class – in that
very top bracket.
“The
fact he wants to stay here and be part of what we are looking to build and
develop shows his personal commitment is to make himself better and be an
integral part of something that is very special.
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