Coutinho excited to join Barcelona: Suarez

London Nov 9 (IANS) FC Barcelona forward Luis Suarez claimed Liverpool FC star Phillipe Coutinho is excited to join the Spanish giants in January.

"I ve spoken with Coutinho because I have a good relationship with him " the 30-year-old was quoted as saying by The Independent on Wednesday.

"Obviously he must be excited (to come to Barcelona) because he s a player with ambition and any player would want to come to Barcelona " Suarez added.

The Uruguayan international also said Coutinho is a top player and he has shown professionalism at Liverpool after failing to secure move to FC Barcelona during the previous transfer window.

"It was a difficult moment (in the summer) but he s a professional and since (the transfer didn t happen) he has shown how good a player he is and the qualities he has a person " the former Liverpool FC forward said.

"Despite trying to leave Liverpool he s continued to help the team and work hard. He s showing himself to be a professional with the ambition to take a step forward (in his career)

"He would bring a lot to Barca. I know him as a person and a player because I played with him but everyone knows what Coutinho could bring. He s a player at the top level " Suarez added.

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