Former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho says he has no regret leaving the Reds for Barcelona.. Recall that the Brazil international left Anfield in January 2018 for Barcelona in a deal worth a massive £142m.. Coutinho, who failed to live up to the price-tag, recently reflected on his journey to Barcelona and the reasons behind the struggles faced there.. “We had many discussions about staying, about leaving. But, eventually, the club agreed to let me go and I joined Barcelona.. Read Also: Arteta Gives Injury Update On Calafiori. “The beginning was really good. My first six months at Barcelona were great. We won a title and I was playing really well. But the following season, after the World Cup, I was not in the same shape. My performances dipped and that was tough for me. I wanted to meet expectations, my own expectations as well but I just wasn’t able to.. “That period was really challenging for me but I leaned on my family and in my faith, I’ve always believed in God. That helped me stay strong through it all.”
