Philippe Coutinho will wear #14 at FC Barcelona because the #7 shirt is being saved for another star. That star? Antoine Griezmann.
...At least, so claims FOX Sports.
¡LLEGARÁ OTRO CRACK AL BARCELONA!#CentralFOX Muchos pensaban que Coutinho usaría el número 7 en el Barcelona, pero ¡SORPRESA! Este dorsal está apartado para...https://t.co/3k3irjYGGg
— FOX Sports MX (@FOXSportsMX) January 18, 2018
The #14 shirt belongs to Javier Mascherano, but he’s understood to be leaving soon, which would allow Coutinho to wear the number.