Philippe Coutinho is considered to be “an absolute asset” for Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga, with former Barcelona team-mate Marc-Andre ter Stegen hoping to see the Brazilian have “fun” in Germany.
An exit door at Camp Nou opened for a talented playmaker during the summer transfer window.
Various landing spots were mooted, as Barca endeavoured to free up space and funds in their squad to bring Neymar back to the club, and the Allianz Arena eventually won out.
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Bayern have taken Coutinho on a season-long loan which includes the option for a permanent €120 million (£110m/$133m) agreement to be pushed through.