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Philippe Coutinho says he wants to play with Neymar; hints at potential move

Will Coutinho stay at Barcelona beyond the summer?

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho who has not enjoyed the best of seasons at the Camp Nou this term has now hinted at a potential move by admitting that he would like to play in the same club as fellow Brazilian and international teammate Neymar Jr. at some point in his career.

Coutinho said,

“It's always a pleasure to play with him, it's a crack.

“We played a lot of time in Brazilian youth teams, [Neymar] became a special player.

“Playing at his side is always a pleasure, even though I haven't had any luck at the club level yet.

Coutinho's future is a topic of much debate in Catalonia as the midfielder has struggled to assert himself after joining the club on a record transfer deal in the winter of 2018 amid much fanfare.