Philippe Coutinho Dismisses Transfer Speculation, Focuses on Champions League

Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has declared his allegiance to the Anfield giants after the club qualifyied for the Champions League next season.

According to ESPN Brasil (h/t Samuel Lovett of The Independent), Coutinho spoke about his dedication to his team:

"I have a long contract with Liverpool. Speculation is for journalists only. We started the season very well, I started well. But then in the middle the performance regressed. Then we bounced back, I finished the season at a high level. The whole team is playing well, today was a very important victory, next season it's the Champions League."

The 24-year-old has been a pivotal player for manager Jurgen Klopp this term, scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists, according to Lovett.

Liverpool's climb back into the Champions League will help them retain their best talent, and it is vital for the Reds that Coutinho remains under Klopp's management for the foreseeable future.

Coutinho signed a new deal with the Reds that is set to expire in 2022, per Lovett.