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Philippe Coutinho will ‘give everything’ for Liverpool this season despite failed Barcelona transfer, promises Brazil legend Ronaldinho

FORMER Barcelona star Ronaldinho insists Philippe Coutinho "will give everything" for Liverpool, despite being denied his dream move to the Nou Camp.

Coutinho was the subject of three bid failed bids from the Catalan giants, with the final one reported to be worth £138million.

 Philippe Coutinho saw dream move to Barcelona blocked by Liverpool
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Philippe Coutinho saw dream move to Barcelona blocked by LiverpoolCredit: Shutterstock
 Former Barcelona star Ronaldinho insists Coutinho will give his all for Liverpool
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Former Barcelona star Ronaldinho insists Coutinho will give his all for LiverpoolCredit: AFP or licensors

The 25-year-old recovered from a back injury to inspire Brazil to victory over Ecuador and Ronaldinho is adamant Coutinho will give his all for his club.

Ronaldinho told the Daily Mirror: “This season they will see him give everything for the club - that is the sort of player he is.

"Also no player is going to refuse to play when it’s the World Cup at the end of the season.

“The Liverpool fans have nothing to worry about - I do not believe any of the stories about him refusing to play for the club. I know him that is not his way.”

Coutinho has not featured for his club this season due to a back injury.

However, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is expected to include his wantaway star for Saturday’s crunch trip to the Etihad to face Manchester City.

 Coutinho celebrates his goal against Ecuador for Brazil
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Coutinho celebrates his goal against Ecuador for BrazilCredit: Reuters
 Jurgen Klopp is happy to welcome Coutinho back into the Liverpool fold
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Jurgen Klopp is happy to welcome Coutinho back into the Liverpool foldCredit: Rex Features
 Mundo Deportivo slammed Barcelona chiefs for failing to sign Philippe Coutinho
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Mundo Deportivo slammed Barcelona chiefs for failing to sign Philippe Coutinho
 Ronaldinho joined Barca from Paris Saint-Germain in 2003
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Ronaldinho joined Barca from Paris Saint-Germain in 2003Credit: AFP

Ronaldinho, who snubbed Manchester United to join Barca in 2003 believes it is a matter of when, not if, Coutinho completes his dream move to La Liga.

Ronaldinho added: “He made it clear that he wanted to join Barcelona this summer - he will be disappointed as it is a dream for players to want to play for Barcelona - but I am sure he will still get that chance.

“They made it clear how much they wanted him and I am sure that they will come back for him.”

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