Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho has agreed to join Bayern Munich on a season-long loan deal.
Coutinho, a former Liverpool midfielder, didn’t play with Barcelona during Friday night’s 1-0 La Liga defeat at Athletic Bilbao
Bayern Munich sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic confirmed the deal had been agreed.
Bayern expects Coutinho in Germany “on Sunday or Monday” for a medical and to sign his contract, and have also announced the “imminent signing” of France midfielder Mickael Cuisance from Borussia Monchengladbach.
Speaking after Bayern’s 2-2 draw with Hertha Berlin, Salihamidzic said: “I can confirm that Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and I have been in Barcelona this week, agreeing with the player and the adviser.
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“We had very good talks and I want to say thank you to FC Barcelona.
“Medical check and signature and we are very happy to have won this player, it will be a one-year loan deal with a call option.”
Paris Saint-Germain were in the frame for Coutinho, but opted against the move due to the player’s wage demands, according to Sky in Germany.
Coutinho had been mentioned as a potential makeweight in a deal to bring Neymar back to Barcelona.
Tottenham were also interested in taking Coutinho on loan this summer, but the former Liverpool player rejected the move.