The Brazilian star looks set to move to Germany on a temporary basis after both clubs confirmed the impending move
Barcelona and Bayern Munich have confirmed that an agreement is in place to send Philippe Coutinho to the German champions on a one-year loan with a purchase option.
Guillermo Amor, director of institutional and sporting relations for Barcelona and an official club spokesperson, told Movistar+: "I can confirm that there's an agreement in principle in the case of Coutinho's loan [to Bayern]."
After Bayern Munich drew Hertha 2-2 in their Bundesliga opener, their sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic also confirmed the deal for the 27-year-old.
“I can confirm that (Bayern CEO) Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and I have been in Barcelona this week and we have reached an agreement with FC Barcelona and with the player and his agent," Salihamidzic told ZDF.
"We have had very good discussions, I would like to thank FC Barcelona. Of course, there are still missing a few details, including the medical check and the signature.
“It is a transfer on loan for one year followed by a purchase option for FC Bayern.”