Bayern Munich asked retired Arjen Robben for permission before giving new signing Philippe Coutinho his old No.10 shirt and club CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge believes the Brazilian is a worthy successor.
After a difficult 18-month spell with Barcelona, Coutinho completed a season-long loan move to Bayern on Monday, with the German champions able to make the switch permanent for €120 million (£133m, $110m) next year.
The Brazilian never quite managed to live up to expectations at Camp Nou, managing just 13 La Liga goals in 52 appearances and falling down the pecking order under Ernesto Valverde.