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Connor Dunn

Philippe Coutinho returned to Liverpool from Barcelona to promote 'good feelings'

Philippe Coutinho left Liverpool for Barcelona at the start of January 2018, only to return later that month to say goodbye to his former Anfield colleagues.

The Brazilian playmaker came back to Merseyside via private jet just 23 days after leaving after Barca – who he joined for £142million – gave him time off in between games.

At the time, Coutinho was said to have wanted to leave “good feelings” with the Reds despite forcing through his dream move to the Camp Nou.

Spanish publication Sport stated that now 28-year-old would meet up with his Liverpool pals on January 30, 2018, the day after flying back.

Angels Fabregues wrote: “Coutinho, his wife Aina, and his daughter Maria went on Monday at noon to Liverpool on a private flight landing a couple of hours later to what was his home for so long.

“This Tuesday a farewell party is scheduled to be attended by the entire staff and technical staff of Liverpool, as well as the most intimate friends of the Coutinho family.

“It will be a nice act to say goodbye to all those who were part of their environment during their British adventure.”

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