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Philippe Coutinho's dramatic departure from Liverpool was a turning point for him and the Reds.

As Liverpool lifts the 2024/25 Premier League trophy, Coutinho's pronouncements from seven years prior resonate with a sting of irony.

Ironically, the move propelled the team to greater heights.

By 2020, Liverpool had secured glory in Europe and in the Premier League, feats partially funded by Coutinho's hefty transfer fee.

That capital injection enabled the recruitment of core players such as Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker, and Fabinho, creating a solid back line that unleashed the likes of Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Andy Robertson to surge forward without hesitation.

Coutinho's much-vaunted move to Spain fell short of expectations as he struggled to find a stable role in Barcelona's team, making just 106 appearances over nearly five years - a far cry from his time as a pivotal player for Liverpool.

He spent time on loan at Bayern Munich where he failed to make a lasting impact, leading the German giants to pass on a permanent deal.

Plagued by injuries and variable form, Coutinho, now 32, finds his career contrasting starkly with the trajectory of Liverpool, who have amassed eight major honours since his departure, including another league title that underscores their unyielding ambition – an ambition Coutinho perhaps underestimated.

His stint serves as a cautionary tale that success is not guaranteed beyond Anfield's borders

Yet, Coutinho harbours "no regrets" regarding his decisions.

Speaking to Premier League Stories earlier this month, he expressed his contentment: "I had this dream to play for Barcelona