Coutinho ‘could make shocking return to Inter Milan in two-year deal’
Philippe Coutinho ‘could make a shocking return to Inter Milan in a two-year deal’ to form a deadly trio with Christian Eriksen and Romelu Lukaku
- Philippe Coutinho reportedly could shock Inter Milan in the summer
- The midfielder could be part of a player swap deal with Lautaro Martinez
- Coutinho is currently on loan from Bayern Munich, but is outsourced to Barcelona
- The difficult Brazilian broke through in 2008 at Inter Milan in senior football
Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho could reportedly make a surprising return to Inter Milan with a two-year deal.
The tricky Brazilian, who is currently on loan from Bayern Munich Barcelona, is seen as a viable replacement for striker Lautaro Martinez – who has been linked to an Inter move in the summer.
Coutinho broke into Senior Milan with Inter Milan in 2008 and could shock the Series a side as part of a deal that would see Martinez go the other way.
Philippe Coutinho is said to return to Inter Milan after a loan from Bayern Munich
Coutinho started his career with Inter Milan in 2008 and was able to return to San Siro this summer
According to Tuttosport, The arrival of Coutinho could force a tactical realignment for Inter boss Antonio Conte.
Both Martinez and attacker Romelu Lukaku play in front for the Nerazzurri, but if Martinez leaves anyway, Coutinho can see upstairs alongside Christian Eriksen play behind Lukaku.
Eriksen has yet to find his feet in the San Siro, which could make Coutinho a very welcome addition to the Inter faithful.
Coutinho impressed this season at Bayern, scoring eight goals and receiving six assists from 22 Bundesliga appearances.
The midfielder can be used as part of a deal where Lautaro Martinez would come to Barcelona
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