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How Bayern beat Man United to Coutinho signing

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Philippe Coutinho has signed for Bayern Munich on loan (PHOTO: COUTINHO)

Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has explained how his "very good and friendly relationship" with Barcelona helped the German's win the race to sign Philippe Coutinho.

The Brazilian midfielder was offered to the Premier League, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United all alerted to Coutinho's availability.

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