What Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp told Sadio Mane before Philippe Coutinho transfer exit

Upon the news that Liverpool had agreed a fee with Barcelona for Coutinho, Klopp took the time to address supporters about the impending departure.

“It is no secret that Philippe has wanted this move to happen since July, when Barcelona first made their interest known,” Klopp said.

“Philippe was insistent with me, the owners and even his teammates this was a move he was desperate to make happen.

“Despite that, we managed to keep the player here beyond the summer window, hoping that we would be able to persuade him to stay and be part of what we are looking to do.

“I can tell the Liverpool supporters that we, as a club, have done everything within our means to convince Philippe that remaining part of LFC was as attractive as moving to Spain, but he is 100 per cent certain his future – and that of his family – belongs at Barcelona.

“It is his dream and I am now convinced there is nothing left at our disposal to change his mind.”