It is an historic transfer, a deal that will be the most expensive in English football history. After his medical at 8am on Monday, Philippe Coutinho will be presented as a Barcelona player in a transfer worth £145million.
In the final days before his move, Sportsmail was given unprecedented access, with Chief Sports Photographer Andy Hooper and Head of Sport Lee Clayton invited to join the Brazilian on his journey.
Here is what we witnessed...
Private room, Les Ambassadeurs restaurant, London.