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Philippe Coutinho's Liverpool comments have come back to haunt him(Image: Getty Images)
Philippe Coutinho's exit from Liverpool marked a monumental shift for both the player and the club.
As Liverpool celebrate their 2024/25 Premier League championship, Coutinho's words from seven years ago echo with painful irony.
"I really want to win big titles," he said upon joining the Catalan giants.
With that money, the club brought in vital players like Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker, and Fabinho - forming the defensive bedrock that freed Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Andy Robertson to attack with reckless abandon.
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Meanwhile, Coutinho's dream stint in Spain began to unravel.
The club has now secured eight major trophies since his exit, their latest league title a symbol of their relentless drive - something Coutinho misjudged.
His journey also acts as a reminder: the grass isn't always greener away from Anfield.
Still, Coutinho maintains he has "no regrets" about the path he chose.
Coutinho's post-Liverpool career hasn't lived up to expectations(Image: Getty Images)
"I had this dream to play for Barcelona.
Then the opportunity presented itself and I couldn't say no to my dream," he told Premier League Stories earlier this month.
"I have no regrets about everything I experienced, all the places I've been.