Liverpool have confirmed that their star Philipe Countinho will leave the club in a bid to sign for the Spanish side Barcelona.
Barcelona whose bids worth £113 were rejected thrice in the summer are set to land their long time target.
Both clubs have released statements to confirm the deal.
Liverpool 's statement reads "Liverpool FC can confirm Philippe Coutinho will be leaving the club after a transfer agreement was reached with FC Barcelona, subject to medical and agreement of personal terms.
"The player now has permission to complete the usual formalities to conclude the transfer immediately."
Barcelona also released a statement regarding the news "FC Barcelona and Liverpool FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Philippe Coutinho.
"The player will sign a contract for the remainder of the season and five more, and will have a buyout clause of 400 million euros.
"In the next hours we will inform you of the details of the player's arrival and presentation."
Coutinho who signed for Liverpool in 2013 for £8.5 has scored 12 goals in 20 appearances for the English side this season.
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