According to Brazilian journalist Marcelo Bechler, despite rumors that Flamengo is interested in Coutinho, the Barca star should not switch to Flamengo.
This week, The Daily Sport revealed that Flamengo intends to loan Coutinho, but Brazil's TNT Sport disagrees.
Journalist Marcelo Bechler pointed out that Coutinho came from the youth academy of Flamengo's derby rivals , Vasco da Gama, and with his knowledge of Coutinho and Coutinho's feelings for Vasco da Gama, Coutinho will not join Flamengo, and the Barca star has not negotiated with Flamengo.
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