Due to a left knee ailment that required surgery twice, the 29-year-old has not played for the Selecao since October of last year. This season, he has only made seven starts for Barcelona in all competitions.
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has disclosed that the Star of the South would not make the move permanent as the buyout clause was invalid.
Coutinho is on a season-long loan at Bayern from Barcelona and has contributed nine goals and eight assists in 32 appearances.
Recent reports emerging from Spain claim that the on-loan star could return to Barcelona after the ongoing season ends and that the Spanish giants have already started looking for potential suitors for him.
The Brazil International player is expected to remain at Bayern Munich at least till 30 June, 2020 after which they can buy him for €120 Million as per the loan details revealed.
Real coach Zinedine Zidane hailed Ronaldo's selflessness.
A night to remember for La Blaugrana faithful!
Coutinho joined Barcelona this month on a five-and-a-half-year contract.
It didn't take long for the Brazilian star to appreciate the playing riches on show on the pitch.
The 25-year-old on Monday became Barcelona's most-expensive signing of all-time!
