Barcelona forward Suarez reveals why Coutinho wanted to leave Liverpool

Luis Suarez believes Philippe Coutinho is so keen to leave Liverpool because he has "ambition" and "any player would want to come to Barcelona".

The former Reds striker was in a similar position to the Brazilian midfielder back in 2013, when he wanted to leave the Anfield club.

Arsenal were linked with the forward, but he stayed put for another season on the advice of Steven Gerrard, and secured a move to Barcelona in 2014.

Coutinho attempted to push through a transfer to the La Liga giants over the summer, and was the subject of a number of large bids.

He even handed in a transfer request in a bid to force Liverpool's hand, but the Reds insisted he wasn't for sale, and stuck to their guns.

Suarez spoke to Mundo Deportivo about whether Coutinho wanted to move to Barcelona, saying: "Obviously he must have because he's a player who has ambition.

"And any player would want to come to Barcelona.

"He went through a difficult and very complicated moment but as a professional he continued to show how good a player he is."

He also revealed what he thinks Coutinho can bring to Barcelona, adding: "A lot. I know him as a person and as a player because I played with him, but what Coutinho can contribute everyone knows.

"He is a footballer, who today, plays at a very high level."