Philippe Coutinho’s Barcelona shirt number has been revealed – and it’s one that carries a lot of significance at the Nou Camp.

The Brazilian has been handed the No 14 shirt following the confirmation of his move from Liverpool for £142m, which has been vacated by another former Red, Javier Mascherano, who will complete a move to China imminently.

But it is not Mascherano who has made that shirt famous, it is the late Johan Cruyff, who made it his trademark throughout his career and played for Barcelona between 1973 and 1978, switching between No 14 and No 9, scoring 48 goals in 143 games and winning both La Liga and the Copa del Rey in the process.

Philippe Coutinho career in pictures Show all 13 1 /13 Philippe Coutinho career in pictures Philippe Coutinho career in pictures Inter Milan debut 2010 Coutinho joined Inter in 2008 from Vasco da Gama but was loaned back until 2010 AFP/Getty Images Philippe Coutinho career in pictures Inter Milan 2008-2013 Coutinho made 28 appearances and scored three goals before being loaned out to Espanyol Getty Images Philippe Coutinho career in pictures Under-20 World Cup Coutinho was part of the Brazil team to win the under-20 World Cup in 2011 AFP/Getty Images Philippe Coutinho career in pictures Signing for Liverpool 2013 Liverpool signed Coutinho for £8m from Inter Liverpool FC via Getty Images Philippe Coutinho career in pictures Signing for Liverpool 2013 Coutinho was handed the No 10 shirt at Anfield after being recommended by then-Inter boss Rafa Benitez Liverpool FC via Getty Images Philippe Coutinho career in pictures First Liverpool goal Coutinho scored his first goal against Swansea Liverpool FC via Getty Images Philippe Coutinho career in pictures Coutinho and Suarez Coutinho and Suarez became close friends at Liverpool - so much so that Suarez has already bought him a house in Barcelona ahead of his move Getty Images Philippe Coutinho career in pictures Brazil debut 2010 Coutinho made his first senior appearance against Iran before facing Mexico AFP/Getty Images Philippe Coutinho career in pictures World Cup 2018 Coutinho will be a third of one of the deadliest attacking triumvirate going to Russia this summer Getty Images Philippe Coutinho career in pictures Final Liverpool goal His final Liverpool goal came against the same opponents as his first as the Reds beat Swansea 5-0 Getty Images Philippe Coutinho career in pictures Final Liverpool appearance Coutinho's final Liverpool appearance in a Reds shirt came on 30 December against Leicester Liverpool FC via Getty Images Philippe Coutinho career in pictures £142m man Coutinho's transfer to Barcelona - the second most expensive ever - was announced on 6 January AFP/Getty Images Philippe Coutinho career in pictures Officially a Barcelona player Coutinho underwent a medical on 8 January ahead of his official unveiling later that day Getty Images

He also returned to manager the Catalan giants for a further eight years (1988-1996), winning four La Ligas, as well as the European Cup, Cup Winners’ Cup and the Copa del Rey.

On his unveiling as a Barcelona player, Coutinho said: “I’m very content. Very happy. Like I said before it’s a dream. Thanks to lots of people, firstly God, my parents and my family who are here with me in every moment.