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Philippe Coutinho will wear the number 14 shirt for Barcelona following his £148million move from Liverpool.

The number was previously worn by Javier Mascherano. Barcelona announced today that the 33-year-old Argentina international will be joining Chinese Super League club Hebei China on Friday.

The Brazilan moved to La Liga giants earlier this month to become the world's second most expensive footballer, but a number wasn't handed to the 25-year-old when he was unveiled.

Many thought the attacking midfielder would take up Arda Turan's number seven shirt after the Turkey international sealed a loan move to Istanbul Basaksehir.

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Coutinho wore the number 10 shirt for Liverpool and is the current holder of the number 11 jersey for Brazil.

The attacking midfielder joins an elite list of names to have worn the 14 shirt for Barcelona over the years.

Johan Cruyff and Thierry Henry made the shirt their own for Blaugrana while Xabi Alonso and David Ginola made the jersey famous for other clubs.

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Coutinho trained with his new team-mates for the first time this week.

The Brazilian has so far been unable to make his debut for Barcelona after picking up an injury prior to his move.

Barcelona's January signing is now close to a return to action and could even make his debut against Espanyol on Thursday evening.