Philippe Coutinho Reveals Why He Has Zero Regrets Leaving Liverpool For Barcelona

Coutinho Says “No Regrets” — And He Means It

Philippe Coutinho has once again made it clear: he does not regret leaving Liverpool for Barcelona in 2018.
Yes, the move didn’t turn out the way he imagined.
Yes, the football world still debates whether it was one of the most expensive transfers that didn’t quite pay off.
But according to the Brazilian magician himself — he would do it all again.

Speaking in a recent interview, Coutinho said:

“No. At no time do I have any regret. Things did not turn out as I imagined, but I tried everything and I don’t regret anything.”

For him, Barcelona wasn’t just a club — it was the dream.

From Anfield Hero To Blockbuster Transfer

Coutinho’s Liverpool story is still one of the most memorable Premier League arcs:

• Arrived from Inter Milan in 2013 for just £8.5 million

• Became Liverpool’s creative heartbeat

• Scored 12 goals in 20 matches before leaving

• Sealed a record-breaking £142 million move to Barcelona

The move remains the biggest sale in Liverpool’s history, and it came after intense transfer drama.

Coutinho first tried to leave in the summer of 2017, even submitting a transfer request, but Liverpool blocked the deal. Despite the frustration, his performances stayed world-class, even though reports kept hinting at tension behind the scenes.

At the time, a family member told Sky Sports News that Coutinho felt the club made it difficult for players to leave “on amicable terms.”

Klopp’s Perspective: “We Had No Other Option”

Jurgen Klopp later gave his own version of the story — and he didn’t hide the reality.

“There was no other option,” Klopp said.
“The club tried everything to convince Phil to stay, but it was his dream. He left Liverpool only for one club, and that was Barcelona.”

Klopp also noted that keeping an unhappy Coutinho would have done more harm than good:

“It would have been very difficult… he was not ready to do that anymore.”

In simple terms: a frustrated Coutinho was bad for team morale, bad for training sessions, and bad for the dressing room. So Liverpool cashed in, rebuilt, and ironically went on to win the Champions League and Premier League shortly after.

Barcelona Didn’t Go As Planned — But Coutinho Still Smiles

Even though the Barcelona chapter didn’t become the fairytale many expected, Coutinho insists he gained a lot:

“I enjoyed it, I met many people, won titles… I would not change anything.”

For him, living his dream — even for a short while — is worth more than any headline calling the move a flop.

Legacy Check: What Does This All Mean Now?

Today, Coutinho’s story is a lesson in ambition, dreams, and the unpredictable nature of football careers.
At Liverpool, he was a superstar.
At Barcelona, he struggled to replicate the magic.
But in the sports market, few transfers shook football as much as Coutinho’s move — both in impact and aftermath.

And at the end of the day, the man himself says he has no regrets.
Maybe that’s what matters most.

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