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'Maybe he's not a world star' - Vogts questions Coutinho's transfer to Bayern Munich

Former Germany manager Berti Vogts has questioned u200bPhilippe Coutinho's move to Bayern Munich, saying the Brazilian may not be the world star that he used to be.

Coutinho joined Bayern on Monday in a one-year loan switch from Barcelona, with the Bundesliga champions holding a €120 million (£110m/$133m) purchase option.

The Brazilian joined Barca from Liverpool in January 2018 in a deal potentially worth a reported €160 million (£147m/$178m), but failed to live up to that massive price tag during a year-and-a-half with the club.

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Coutinho started just 22 games last season, as he came in for criticism from fans and the media for his performances.