Liverpool Football Club are delighted to confirm the signing
of Inter Milan midfielder Philippe Coutinho.
The 20-year-old becomes the Reds' second signing of the
January transfer window after penning a long-term contract with the club and
follows the arrival of Daniel Sturridge.
Afterwards, he explained to Liverpoolfc.com why he's
delighted to have secured a switch to Anfield.
Coutinho said: "I'm feeling very happy, it's a very
important step in my career and I'm expecting to come here and play good
football to give my contribution on the pitch.
"Liverpool is a great club with great players. We've
always heard about Liverpool's history in Brazil. They are the club that have
been interested in me and that have showed this interest so I know they believe
in me and my football."
Coutinho, who has one cap for Brazil, began his career at
Vasco da Gama before moving to Inter Milan in 2010.
He has also spent time on loan in Spain at Espanyol.
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre said: "We're
always delighted when we get the players we go after.
"It has been a successful transfer window for us,
coming off the back of acquiring Daniel Sturridge from Chelsea and now Philippe
from Inter Milan.
"I think that bodes well for us for the rest of the
season and the future."
Coutinho will be the fifth Brazilian to represent Liverpool
after Fabio Aurelio, Diego Cavalieri, Doni and Lucas Leiva.
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