Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho explained why he decided to leave Liverpool.

Because of a thigh injury, Coutinho did not play in the last two games of Liverpool.

"I need a couple more days to be ready to play. I can not wait for the moment when the ball will again be at my feet, "- admitted Philippe.

"Liverpool remains in good positions with very-very high-quality players. The signing of Virgil van Dyck was a landmark, Mo Salah - a great football player. I really want to see how they win trophies, I will celebrate their successes. I would never go to any other club, but Barcelona is special. It's a dream, it's a magical place for me ".

"When I was little, I watched Ronaldinho play to see the magic. Now they have Leo Messi, who does the same thing. When I played for Espanyol against Barca at the Camp Nou, I saw real magic live, because Messi scored four goals! ".

From excitement Coutinho even switched to Portuguese.

"Lionel does things that make her mouth open with amazement. And there's Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta, Paulinho ... "" I gave 100% all the time that I played for Liverpool. For five years I did everything that was in my power. I love this club, but it's time for a new adventure. I have many memories, a lot of people I have to thank left in Liverpool ".

"I have to grow as a player. I always have this goal. I understand the huge task before me, the cost of the transfer, the status of the deal, but it's about ambitions, dreams. I want to play with the best players of the world ".

"But I will return to Liverpool to say goodbye to my teammates, club staff and people who have helped me a lot. I owe a lot to them ".

Immediately after the announcement of the transition, Coutinho was congratulated with the transfer of Lukas Leyva, David Luis and Willian.