Coutinho's Future At The Allianz Arena Is Bleak

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JAKARTA - Philippe Coutinho's future has yet to be decided even though the Brazilian's loan spell at Bayern Munich from Barcelona is coming to an end. This was admitted by his agent, Kia Joorabchian.

The 27-year-old joined Bayern on loan with a purchase option in August last year. After performing brilliantly with Liverpool, Coutinho had a disappointing first full season at the Camp Nou.

The former Inter Milan attacking midfielder's performances at the Allianz Arena this season have not been terrible, he has scored eight goals and six assists in 22 Bundesliga matches. But Bayern have reportedly turned their attention to other targets instead of activating their 120 million euro buy option.

Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz and Manchester City midfielder Leroy Sane are said to have caught Die Roten's attention. Moreover, both of them are significantly younger than the Brazilian players and also German citizens.

Reports in Spain claim that Bayern are exploring the possibility of extending Coutinho's loan for at least the end of the season, not losing him at the end of June (as per his contract). But Joorabchian wants more than that, although he would also like his client to stay in Munich until the season ends.

"I can say that Philippe is very happy in Munich," Joorabchian told Sport1 quoted from Sky Sports, Wednesday, May 20. "He likes clubs and a high level of professionalism.

"The most important thing for him now is to focus on a quick recovery (from the ankle injury) so that he can help his team get back on the pitch as soon as possible. Then we'll see how it goes.

"No decision has yet been made regarding his future. As I have said many times in times of uncertainty like this, we are not currently talking about transfers or future plans and have not discussed them."

Coutinho missed Sunday's 2-0 win at Union Berlin as the Bundesliga resumed.

He is expected to return from injury soon, with Bayern saying the player will begin the recovery process on 8 May.