Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho would fit in at Barcelona, insists Ronaldinho: 'Spanish football suits his style'
- Philippe Coutinho scored Liverpool's third in their 3-0 victory over Southampton
- Liverpool rejected a £138million bid for Coutinho from Barcelona in the summer
- Former Barcelona player Ronaldinho said it 'brings me joy watching Coutinho'
- Paris Saint-Germain are preparing their own move for the Brazilian midfielder
Ronaldinho believes Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho would be a success at Barcelona, should he end up swapping Anfield for the Nou Camp.
Barcelona pursued Coutinho aggressively this summer but saw four bids rejected by Liverpool with the final offer worth up to £138million.
Coutinho handed in a transfer request in a bid to force through the move but Liverpool stood firm and held on to the Brazilian midfielder.
Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho was the subject of four bids from Barcelona in the summer
However Barcelona remain interested in Coutinho and according to reports in Spain are preparing to return to Liverpool with another offer for his services in January.
And Ronaldinho has thrown his support behind the potential move, saying Coutinho's style of play would see him fit in well at Barcelona.
'Of course the decision is Coutinho's but Barcelona would suit him,' former Barcelona star Ronaldinho said via the Mirror.
'Talking about Philippe brings be a lot of happiness. He's a player I admire. Seriously it brings me joy watching him.
Former Barcelona star Ronaldinho feels Coutinho's style of play would suit Spanish football
'Barcelona doesn't have any particular attraction for Brazilian players. But if he – or anyone – is to succeed there, they must play with passion. And they have to be happy.
'Then it's just down to the player's own imagination as to whether they succeed'.
Coutinho has also attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain but Coutinho has reportedly instructed Liverpool to reject offers from the French side as he continues to hold out for a move to Barcelona.
After missing the start of the season through injury, Coutinho has settled back into life at Anfield and Saturday's goal against Southampton was his fifth strike in all competitions so far this campaign.
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