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Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho reportedly breaks down to tears after his hopes of joining Barca came to an end

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  • He handed in a transfer request at Anfield in an attempt to push through a move to Barca
  • He is currently away with national side Brazil as they prepare for World Cup qualifier
  • Coutinho had hoped to secure a move to Spain on Friday

Philippe Coutinho broke down in tears after learning Liverpool would not sell him to Barcelona.

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