Phillipe Coutinho has said that the return of Champions League to Liverpool is just one of the reasons he wants to sign a new contract at Anfield.
Coutinho arrived at Anfield from Inter 18 months ago and helped in getting Liverpool to top international football for this season for the first time since 2009,
And the Brazilian, 22, who has established himself as a major figure in Brendan Rodgers youthful squad, insists he is happy to open talks with Reds bosses over an extended deal.
“I’d be happy to analyse a new contract,” he told the Sun on Sunday.
“It is very important for me to play in the Champions League but staying does not rely only on that.
“It relies on other things, like being happy.”
By Ben Kelly
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