Coutinho part of Barcelona plan for post-Messi years, says former star Laudrup

Former Barcelona star Michael Laudrup believes Philippe Coutinho has been signed as part of the club’s long-term plan to replace star forward Lionel Messi. Brazil international Coutinho finally sealed his transfer to Barca from Liverpool on Saturday for a reported club-record fee that could rise to as much as €160million. Messi signed his latest contract […]