Philippe Coutinho has offered his sincerest goodbyes to Liverpool supporters after confirming his 'dream' £145million move to Barcelona.
The Brazilian enjoyed five years on Merseyside, during which he grew from a precocious talent to one of the most exciting players in world football.
It is no secret that Barcelona's new record signing longed for a move to the Nou Camp – he did, after all, hand in a transfer request as Liverpool rebuffed three giant bids last summer.
But despite the best efforts of the Anfield club — and Jurgen Klopp — the lure of the Catalans proved too much.