Philippe Coutinho: Bayern Munich sign midfielder on loan from Barcelona
Barcelona say the German side will pay 8.5m euros (£7.78m) to take the Brazilian, 27, on loan while the option to buy stands at 120m euros (£109.84m). Bayern will also pay Coutinho's wages for the duration of the loan spell. "In Barcelona a lot of things did not turn out as we had imagined," he said at his official presentation in Munich. "But this is now history. I hope to stay here a long time and win many titles." He added: "The jersey of FC Bayern and the number 10 is a big responsibility. "It belonged to Robben, he was a great reference in football. I hope to be able to live up to expectations with good football on the pitch." Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge added: "We have been working with Philippe Coutinho for some time and are very happy that we were able to realise this transfer now. "Our thanks to FC Barcelona for agreeing to this transfer. In Philippe, a player comes to FC Bayern who will strengt...