Coutinho: 'It is a dream come true to be here'

Philipe Coutinho, the latest blaugrana signing, spoke to Barça TV about his arrival in Barcelona: “I am very happy. I have always said I am living a dream, we are very happy to be here. To be able to play football, win titles, make the fans happy and play with a smile. These are the objectives.”

Moreover, the Brazilian discussed his new teammates: “It is incredible to know I will be around idols, with players who have such a great history like Leo, Luis, Iniesta, Piqué, Busquets… all the great players. I am very happy to know I will be playing with them and I hope to be able to learn, live and win together.”

Coutinho to be presented on Monday

On Monday, Philippe Coutinho will be presented as a new FC Barcelona player. This is the programme planned for Monday 8 January as the Brazilian is welcomed as a blaugrana:

• 12.30pm (all times CET): contract signing in the Presidential Anteroom
• 1.00pm: Official presentation in the Roma Lounge
• 1.45pm: Photo shoot on the pitch at the Camp Nou open to the public but with limited tickets. The Camp Nou will open to the public at 1.00pm.
• 2.30pm: Press conference in the Auditorium 1899

Philippe Coutinho’s presentation can be followed live via a streaming on the Club’s website, Facebook and Youtube from 12.30pm onwards. However, a photo shoot with Coutinho in the Auditorium 1899 will take place at 8.00pm on Sunday following Barça’s match against Levante.