Liverpool star happy despite Barca interest, says agent

The agent of Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho insists the Brazil international is “extremely happy” at the club amid a wave of interest from rival European clubs.

Coutinho, 24, has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona, Manchester City and Real Madrid in recent days following reports suggesting the attacking midfielder was ready to leave Anfield in January.

However, Coutinho’s agent has maintained his client is “extremely happy” with life at Liverpool.

“Philippe is extremely happy at Liverpool,” Kia Joorabchian told the Daily Mail.

“He signed a new long term contract towards the end of last season that represents his ambition and his feelings for Liverpool. Reports that I have been talking to Real Madrid about Philippe are not true.

“His aspirations are to qualify for the Champion League with Liverpool this season and to win a trophy. That is all that he is focused on – and nothing else.”

Coutinho emerged as Liverpool’s most important player last season in the wake of Luis Suarez’s departure to Barcelona over a year ago. In fact, no Liverpool player garnered a higher WhoScored rating than Coutinho (7.34) in the Premier League last term.

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