Barca deny they have to pay Liverpool €20m when Coutinho makes 100th appearance (reliability: 4 stars)

Philippe Coutinho has played 99 matches for Barcelona, and as per previous reports, the Catalans would have to pay Liverpool a €20m bonus when/if the Brazilian reaches 100 appearances for the club.

However, both current board members and former executives deny that such a clause exists, Mundo Deportivo's reliable Gabriel Sans claims. Besides, sources close to Liverpool confirm the same, it's said.

Coutinho's transfer cost Barca €135m, according to Transfermarkt. In his 99 matches for Blaugrana, Phil recorded 24 goals and 14 assists. He's won five trophies at the club.