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Sean Bradbury

Liverpool fans send message to Philippe Coutinho after Champions League win

Philippe Coutinho has finally got his hands on the Champions League trophy.

But it was not with Liverpool. And it was not even with Barcelona, the club who currently own him.

Last night in Portugal, the Brazilian on loan at Bayern Munich celebrated as the German side lifted the European Cup.

He has been something of a bit part player in Barca and Bavaria since his £142m Anfield exit.

It may not bother him too much though. Coutinho has now collected two La Ligas, a Copa del Rey, the Bundesliga, German Cup and the Champions League in less than three seasons.

There was a mixed reaction from Reds fans yesterday when the 'Little Magician' and his teammates saw off PSG.

Plenty offered their congratulations to the 28-year-old.

On Twitter, @DaveOCKOP wrote: "Many Liverpool fans were rightly hurt when & how Coutinho left. But tonight it is time to congratulate him.

"No matter how much money footballers earn they are still human beings & Coutinho has endured a lot, it must have been difficult for him. I have no doubt he still loves LFC."

On the ECHO's Facebook page, Peter Fenelon said: "Happy for him. Bayern were the team to beat this year. Congrats to them."

And Yazeed Mia posted: "Well done Coutinho. Brilliant footballer and deserves to hold the Champions League trophy."

Several supporters called on the playmaker to return to Liverpool and win more silverware.

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Christopher Benner said: "Really happy for you Phil, come back to LFC and get another."

And Shane Humphries wrote: "Good on him, I’d love to see him back at Liverpool."

Coutinho and Thiago kiss the trophy (@phil.coutinho / Instagram)

But plenty of others remarked on the circumstances of his departure back in 2018 - and the winning machine Jurgen Klopp has built since.

Danny Snowden said: "Well done Phil thanks for all your contribution over the few years with us....for that we now have a fab team again."

Ayomide Clement posted: "Thank you to the bank of Coutinho."

Noel Donaghy wrote: "In fairness Coutinho was brilliant for Liverpool and got them a massive transfer fee...we bought him for £8million...I wish him well kudos for winning the Champions League."

While Abdul Khaliq could not resist: "And...suddenly, he is free from back injury. But it's OK, congratulations."

A number of Kopites discussed suggestions that Liverpool will receive a near-£5m windfall as a result of Coutinho winning the Champions League.

But the ECHO understands those claims are wide of the mark - with the final £4.4m of his fee based on appearance-related milestones.

*Would you take Coutinho back at Anfield? Let us know in the comments section below.

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